A SAMUEL FRENCH, LTD. TITLE
Power of the Dog, The
Full-Length Play, Drama / 4w, 2m
Ellen Dryden
The Power of the Dog
by Ellen Dryden
Vivien, an English teacher, is about to become headmistress of another school, thus leaving Lisa, her difficult but bright protégé, stranded without her inspiration. When Lisa takes violent action to express her unhappiness, Vivien is shocked out of her usual detached emotional state...
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Cast Size
4w, 2m -
Target Audience
Adult
Details
Summary
Vivien, an English teacher, is about to become headmistress of another school, thus leaving Lisa, her difficult but bright protégé, stranded without her inspiration. When Lisa takes violent action to express her unhappiness, Vivien is shocked out of her usual detached emotional state into an understanding of the consequences of her actions, which have affected all her relationships, including that with her crippled mother.
Cast Attributes
Performing Groups
- Time Period Contemporary
- Setting A cottage interior, an office.
- Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
- Cautions
- Mild Adult Themes
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £70 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
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