The Nature of Captivity
by Matthew Paul Olmos

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105 mins Flexible Cast Size Bare Stage/Simple Set American Comedy

Synopsis

Winner!

2011 BBC Top Prize of the Americas

Inspired by the Dog Catcher Riots.

In part one a put'upon family is run from their home by a settlement of people.

In part two a settlement of people get a surprise guest while simply trying to run a put'upon family from their home.

Characters

Character
Justus

the alpha

Nellie

the one that needs protectin’

Lulu

the one always out the house

Gooch

in love with Lulu

2nd Act
Justin

same actor as Justus

Eleanor

same actress as Nellie

Lucy

same actress as Lulu

Goon

same actor as Gooch

1st Act

Publication

Publisher Samuel French
Year 2013
Binding Paperback
Edition Illustrated
Pages 72
Language English
ISBN-13 9780573701009
ISBN-10 0573701008

The Nature of Captivity is a American comedy play written by Matthew Paul Olmos and published by Samuel French (2013).

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Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)

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