An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
By Christopher Sergel
An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge is a one-act play that needs 7 or more performers (3 women, 4 men). Licensed by Dramatic Publishing.
- Type
- one-act play
- Cast size
- 7 or more performers
- Roles
- 3 women, 4 men
- Cast notes
- 4m., 3w.
- Recommended level
- High school
- Dance
- No dance
- Genre
- historical
- Licensor
- Dramatic Publishing
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Synopsis
An almost cheerful young man is about to be hanged for his attempt to blow up the Owl Creek Bridge during the Civil War. On this, Bierce creates the most surprising story of his career. With dramatic force, the situation is established. The man's nature and mission are quickly revealed in a moving encounter with his wife and two daughters. Then in one of the most exciting short scenes in literature, the audience is taken into the mind of the man at the moment of his execution. There are challeng
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