Devil of the Second Stairs
George Herman
The Runner Stumbles
by Milan Stitt
Broadway
Synopsis
THE STORY: A young nun has died under mysterious circumstances in a remote parish in northern Michigan, and her superior, Father Rivard, has been charged with her murder.
The action alternates between interrogations, testimony and scenes from the p
Press Reviews
"An absolutely fascinating play… one of the best first plays I have seen in a long time. It got to me, and I cried."
— The New York Times
"His story of repressed passions flames up with scorching intensity."
— Cue Magazine
Characters
| Character |
|---|
| Father Rivard |
| Erna Prindle |
| Toby Felker |
| Sister Rita |
| Mrs. Shandig |
| Prosecutor |
| Monsignor Nicholson |
| Louise |
| Amos |
Publication
Publisher Dramatists Play Service
Year 1976
Binding Paperback
Pages 72
Language English
ISBN-13 9780822209751
ISBN-10 0822209756
The Runner Stumbles is a American play written by Milan Stitt and published by Dramatists Play Service (1976).
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