The Andersonville Trial
by Saul Levitt

Name: The Andersonville Trial
Brand: Saul Levitt
SKU: 9780822200420
Rating: 3.8 (99 reviews)

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Highlights

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Reduced Casting (Doubling Possible)Interior SetHistorical

What readers are saying

Readers find 'The Andersonville Trial' to be a compelling exploration of morality and conscience, reflecting on the themes of war and human rights. Many appreciate the play's historical basis and its ability to challenge perspectives on accountability and justice. The engaging narrative and thought-provoking dialogue resonate well with audiences, making it a significant read.

Engaging narrativeThought-provoking themesHistorical insightsPacing could be improved

Synopsis

THE STORY: As told by Chapman from the NY Daily News: Wirz, a Swiss immigrant and a doctor, had enlisted in the rebel army, had been severely wounded and, a semi-invalid, had been put in command of this military prison.

It was merely a stockade wi

ThemesAmerican Drama

Press Reviews

"A striking courtroom drama about a famous event in American history: the military trial of Henry Wirz, who was commander of the Confederate prison at Andersonville during the Civil War. ”The audience at Henry Miller's Theatre could not wait for the end of THE ANDERSONVILLE TRIAL to begin its cheering last evening…I shared the enthusiasm…An adroit courtroom drama…This is lusty theatre.“ —NY News. ”A hell-raising heart searcher…Broadway drama took a long step forward last evening.” —NY World-Telegram & Sun. ”An absorbing and thoughtful drama…A provocative study of the moral issues involved in the conflict between man's obligation to authority and to his conscience."
— NY Post