Strider
by Steve Brown, Robert Kalfin, Mark Rozovsky, Norman L. Berman, Tamara Bering Sunguroff, S. Vetkin, Uri Riashentev

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17th Century Expandable Casting Bare Stage/Simple Set

Synopsis

Tolstoy’s story of life seen through the eyes of Strider, a piebald horse, has been brilliantly and magically adapted to the stage, and it makes Strider seem both equine and thoughtfully human.

Despite his maverick coat, Strider is a thoroughbred and a champion.

He tells his story to the other horses in the stable; it is one of unexpected triumph and undeserved despair, running much the same as his master’s, a dissolute prince.

Strider is also an allegory about the indomitability of the pure-in-spirit – and, while inspirational, it is also a valid commentary on the injustices of the world.

Press Reviews

"A play to be cherished [...] It restores glory to our theater [...] Lovely and moving."

— New York Post

"An artful experiment in the magic of illusion as well as a play with an uplifting message."

— The New York Times

"A rare thing, a serious and captivating show that ought to please everyone."

— Newsweek

Publication

ISBN-13 9780573681301
ISBN-10 0573681309

Strider is a play written by Steve Brown and published by Concord Theatricals .

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