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Conduct Unbecoming
Barry England
Bad Axe
by P J. Barry
What readers are saying
Many readers find the performances in Bad Axe commendable, particularly noting P.J. Barry's impactful writing. However, some express disappointment with the overall execution and thematic elements of the play, labeling it as confusing and problematic regarding its portrayal of race.
Strong performancesImpactful writingConfusing and jumbled executionProblematic racial themes
Synopsis
The story of a woman accused of murdering her husband at a military outpost in the Old West.
Did hostile Indians force her to scalp him as revenge for his brutality, or did she kill him out of frustration with her plight as a soldier's wife?
An L.A.
Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring John Castellanos, Harry Hamlin, Amy Irving, Peter Jacobs and Jessica Walter.
Recorded before a live audience.
Publication
Bad Axe is a American play written by P J. Barry and published by Samuel French.
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Unabridged
Samuel French
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