Badger (full-length) by Don Zolidis

(25)
Productions (33)
Drama
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90 - 100 minutes
9 W, 5 M, 1 Any (15-45 actors possible: 9-40 W, 5-36 M)
Set: Suggestion of various locations in the Badger Ordnance Works factory.

In 1944, five young women take newly-available jobs at one of the largest munitions factories in the United States: the Badger Ordnance Works. Facing dangerous work with highly flammable powder as well as insidious sexism, the women form an unlikely friendship through joy and heartbreak. A vibrant ensemble brings the factory to life as each of the women confronts not only the challenges of entering the workforce in the darkest days of World War II, but also who she is and what she truly values. Unforgettable human stories make the era immediate in this captivating ensemble drama. Read More

Pricing Information

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Play Details

In 1944, five young women take newly-available jobs at one of the largest munitions factories in the United States: the Badger Ordnance Works. Facing dangerous work with highly flammable powder as well as insidious sexism, the women form an unlikely friendship through joy and heartbreak. A vibrant ensemble brings the factory to life as each of the women confronts not only the challenges of entering the workforce in the darkest days of World War II, but also who she is and what she truly values. Unforgettable human stories make the era immediate in this captivating ensemble drama.

(A one-act version of this play is also available.)

  • Drama
  • |
  • 90 - 100 minutes
  • 9 W, 5 M, 1 Any (15-45 actors possible: 9-40 W, 5-36 M)
  • Set: Suggestion of various locations in the Badger Ordnance Works factory.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-734-0

Production History

MAY 02, 2025 - MAY 03, 2025
Gregory High School
Gregory, SD United States
Gregory High SchoolGregory, SD United States
MAR 07, 2025 - MAR 28, 2025
Memorial High School
FRISCO, TX United States
Memorial High SchoolFRISCO, TX United States
JAN 16, 2025 - JAN 18, 2025
West Aurora High School
Aurora, IL United States
West Aurora High SchoolAurora, IL United States
DEC 20, 2024 - DEC 21, 2024
Oak Grove High School
Bessemer, AL United States
Oak Grove High SchoolBessemer, AL United States
NOV 15, 2024 - NOV 16, 2024
Canton High School Thespian Club
Canton, IL United States
Canton High School Thespian Club Canton, IL United States
OCT 03, 2024 - OCT 06, 2024
United Township High School - Speech Team
East Moline, IL United States
United Township High School - Speech TeamEast Moline, IL United States
OCT 03, 2024 - OCT 05, 2024
Home
Visalia, CA United States
HomeVisalia, CA United States
MAR 22, 2024 - MAR 23, 2024
Scarsdale High School Drama Club
Scarsdale, NY United States
Scarsdale High School Drama ClubScarsdale, NY United States
MAR 02, 2024 - MAR 09, 2024
Memorial Middle School
Harlingen, TX United States
Memorial Middle SchoolHarlingen, TX United States
FEB 08, 2024 - FEB 10, 2024
Wheaton North High School
Wheaton, IL United States
Wheaton North High SchoolWheaton, IL United States
1 of 4
MAY 02, 2025 - MAY 03, 2025
Gregory High School
Gregory, SD United States
Gregory High SchoolGregory, SD United States
No professional productions.

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