Home of the Brave

Home of the Brave by Alan Berks

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Productions (9)
Comedy/Drama
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30 - 35 minutes
6 W, 4 M, 3 Any (13-20 actors possible: 6-16 W, 4-14 M)
Content Notes: Some adult language and content
Set: Trees to hide behind

A soldier named Luke returns home from battle to discover that no one in Goodland is allowed to speak. Fascist Hounds, wily ghosts, and limping, love-struck mayors chase Luke, his high school sweetheart, and some rebellious Gabbers through the forests of the Minnesota Iron Range -- making love and war with words. Home of the Brave is about the fight for freedom where you least expect it.

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Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $55
Standard Edition $11.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99

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Play Details

A soldier named Luke returns home from battle to discover that no one in Goodland is allowed to speak. Fascist Hounds, wily ghosts, and limping, love-struck mayors chase Luke, his high school sweetheart, and some rebellious Gabbers through the forests of the Minnesota Iron Range -- making love and war with words. Home of the Brave is about the fight for freedom where you least expect it.

  • Comedy/Drama
  • |
  • 30 - 35 minutes
  • 6 W, 4 M, 3 Any (13-20 actors possible: 6-16 W, 4-14 M)
  • Content Notes: Some adult language and content
  • Set: Trees to hide behind

Production History

DEC 05, 2024 - DEC 05, 2024
Watauga Drama Department
Boone, NC United States
 Watauga Drama Department Boone, NC United States
FEB 07, 2019 - FEB 09, 2019
Scott Middle School
Denison, TX United States
 Scott Middle School Denison, TX United States
DEC 01, 2015 - DEC 01, 2015
Astronaut High School
Titusville, FL United States
 Astronaut High School Titusville, FL United States
JAN 23, 2010 - FEB 06, 2010
Bishop Heelan High School
Sioux City, IA United States
 Bishop Heelan High School Sioux City, IA United States
MAY 29, 2008 - MAY 29, 2008
Spring Hill Montessori School
Petaluma, CA United States
 Spring Hill Montessori School Petaluma, CA United States
JAN 25, 2008 - JAN 29, 2008
Maple Grove Sr. High School
Maple Grove, MN United States
 Maple Grove Sr. High School Maple Grove, MN United States
JAN 20, 2007 - FEB 06, 2007
Estherville Lincoln Central
Estherville, IA United States
 Estherville Lincoln Central Estherville, IA United States
MAR 21, 2006 - MAR 21, 2006
Gunter ISD
Gunter, TX United States
 Gunter ISD Gunter, TX United States
APR 01, 2004 - APR 30, 2004
Guthrie Theater (reading)
Minneapolis, MN United States
 Guthrie Theater (reading) Minneapolis, MN United States
DEC 05, 2024 - DEC 05, 2024
Watauga Drama Department
Boone, NC United States
 Watauga Drama Department Boone, NC United States
No professional productions.

Awards (1)

Commissioned by the Guthrie Theater, 2004

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