The Ceremony Of Innocence
by Ronald Ribman

Name: The Ceremony Of Innocence
Brand: Ronald Ribman
SKU: 9780822201953
Rating: 3.33 (3 reviews)

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Highlights

Medium Cast

Female

Male

90 minsUnit Set/Multiple SettingsAmerican

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the deep, introspective nature of the play. The exploration of leadership and the reluctance to embrace war resonates strongly, adding depth to the characters and their conflicts.

Deep character explorationThought-provoking themesDark and somber tone

Synopsis

THE STORY: As Michael Smith describes ...

Ribman has plunged into history and written a play about eleventh-century England and its pacifist King Ethelred.

Ethelred has negotiated a treaty with Sweyn of Denmark whereby England pays tribute in silver

ThemesAmerican Drama

Press Reviews

"This stirring, eloquent drama finds a parable for our time in the life of Ethelred the Unready, a king of feudal England. “…it glows with craftsmanship and dramatic imagination.” —Variety. “It is written in an enriched prose…Ribman is a talented writer…” —Village Voice. “Let it be said at the outset that Ronald Ribman…is a man of amazing versatility."
— Newsday (NY)