The Song of Bernadette
By Jean and Walter Kerr. From the novel by Franz Werfel.
Product Code: S45000
Full-length Play
Drama
Cast size: 7m., 11w. (extras.)
Rights and availability
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Synopsis
Among her schoolmates, Bernadette Soubirous' habit of daydreaming makes her seem stupid. Strict Sister Vauzous, who teaches the girls, finds her a trial. But when Bernadette goes out to gather wood, a beautiful vision appears to her. The report of the vision comes as the last straw to her parents, who believe Bernadette is lying and punish her. Soon the mayor and the chief of police, for the "dignity" of their town, attempt to compel Bernadette to deny her visions. However, she remains true to her visions and enters a sisterhood. There she finds herself under the strict discipline of Sister Vauzous, who has always distrusted her sincerity. In a magnificent finale, even Sister Vauzous accepts the divinity of Bernadette's vision.
Details
- Status In stock
- Type of Show Full-length Play
- Product Code S45000
- Minimum Cast Size 18
- Pages of Dialogue 90
- Min. Royalty Rate $85.00/perf
- Approx. Run Time 110 min
- Staging Bare stage w/props.
Categories
- Target Audience Middle School | High School | College and Adult | Family (all ages)
- Performing Group Middle School | High School | College Theatre | Community Theatre
- Genre Drama
- ISBN(13) 9781583420072
Customer Reviews
Hints, Tips, and Tricks
We did this on a bare stage with only set pieces and lights to define the scenes. Our rock was great. We used a chair as our base with chicken wire and muslin.
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