A Great Wilderness
by Samuel D. Hunter

Name: A Great Wilderness
Brand: Samuel D. Hunter
SKU: 9780573704017
Rating: 3.77 (61 reviews)

A Great Wilderness Book Cover — A Great Wilderness Cover

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120 minsPresent DayInterior SetContemporary Costumes/Street ClothesLGBTQ

What readers are saying

Readers express mixed feelings about the play's ending, citing it as a significant drawback. While the script is acknowledged for its unique perspective, many feel let down by the conclusion, which fails to provide satisfaction after an engaging narrative. Some describe the characters as unlikable, which adds to their disappointment.

Unique perspective on difficult subjectEngaging narrativeClear purposeUnsatisfying endingUnlikable characters

Synopsis

After decades as the gentle-natured leader of a Christian retreat that endeavors to “cure” gay teens, Walt is packing up his life and preparing for a reluctant retirement.

But when his final client quietly disappears into the remote Idaho wilderness, Walt discovers that his previously unwavering moral compass no longer points the way.

With profound humanity and subtlety, A Great Wilderness navigates complex moral terrain, exploring the shifting motives and inconstant strength of our personal convictions.

Press Reviews

"Hunter, an Idaho-bred playwright of growing prominence, tunes into a high frequency of empathy for isolated social fringe-dwellers."
— Seattle Times

"[An] affecting drama that strengthens its hold on you bit by unpredictable bit."
— Boston Globe

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Daniel 16, male.	male	—	16, male.
Abby Mid-to-late sixties, female.	female	—	Mid-to-late sixties, female.
Tim Mid-to-late sixties, male.	male	—	Mid-to-late sixties, male.
Eunice Forties or early fifties, female.	female	—	Forties or early fifties, female.
Janet Late forties or early fifties, female.	female	—	Late forties or early fifties, female.
Voiceover On The Television	—	—	—
Walt Mid-seventies, male.	male	—	Mid-seventies, male.