The Chasm

The Chasm by Alan Haehnel

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Productions (16)
Drama
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40 - 50 minutes
13 W, 6 M, 11 Any (21-30 actors possible: 10-25 W, 4-23 M)
Content Notes: Adult content
Set: Platforms and a wall indicating a mountain pass -- could be abstract or literal.

Set in the harsh era of Beowulf, the decimated tribe of Albin flees for its life from Hrothgar's ruthless army. When they reach a seemingly impassable chasm, the tribe members are faced with an awful choice. Do the stronger members scale the chasm, leaving the weak behind, or do they all sacrifice themselves to die together with honor? An engrossing tale of loyalty, faith, and perseverance.

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Play Details

Set in the harsh era of Beowulf, the decimated tribe of Albin flees for its life from Hrothgar's ruthless army. When they reach a seemingly impassable chasm, the tribe members are faced with an awful choice. Do the stronger members scale the chasm, leaving the weak behind, or do they all sacrifice themselves to die together with honor? An engrossing tale of loyalty, faith, and perseverance.

  • Drama
  • |
  • 40 - 50 minutes
  • 13 W, 6 M, 11 Any (21-30 actors possible: 10-25 W, 4-23 M)
  • Content Notes: Adult content
  • Set: Platforms and a wall indicating a mountain pass -- could be abstract or literal.

Published Reviews

"A strong, meaningful and memorable world...a marked maturity, complexity and depth."

Steve Stettler, Vermont State Drama Festival

"A serious drama dealing with the basic issues of trust and belief."

Susan Rule, Vermont State Drama Festival

Production History

APR 05, 2019 - MAY 11, 2019
Swift Current Comprehensive High School Cafetorium
Swift Current, SK Canada
Swift Current Comprehensive High School CafetoriumSwift Current, SK Canada
MAR 02, 2017 - MAR 02, 2017
Elmira District Secondary School
Cambridge, ON Canada
Elmira District Secondary SchoolCambridge, ON Canada
NOV 30, 2016 - DEC 03, 2016
Brandon High Theatre Department
Hattiesburg, MS United States
Brandon High Theatre DepartmentHattiesburg, MS United States
NOV 19, 2016 - DEC 03, 2016
Battle Creek Public Schools
Battle Creek, NE United States
Battle Creek Public SchoolsBattle Creek, NE United States
MAY 28, 2016 - MAY 28, 2016
Routt Catholic High School
Jacksonville, IL United States
Routt Catholic High SchoolJacksonville, IL United States
NOV 12, 2015 - NOV 13, 2015
Rachel Carson Middle School
Herndon, VA United States
Rachel Carson Middle SchoolHerndon, VA United States
JUL 01, 2013 - JUL 31, 2013
Richmond Hill High School
Richmond Hill, GA United States
Richmond Hill High SchoolRichmond Hill, GA United States
MAR 03, 2012 - MAR 10, 2012
Fitchburg High School Theatre
Fitchburg, MA United States
Fitchburg High School TheatreFitchburg, MA United States
NOV 15, 2011 - DEC 03, 2011
Brandon High School
Brandon, MS United States
Brandon High SchoolBrandon, MS United States
APR 30, 2010 - MAY 14, 2010
Winston Churchill High School
Lethbridge, AB Canada
Winston Churchill High SchoolLethbridge, AB Canada
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