The Runner Stumbles
by Milan Stitt

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Highlights

120 mins Unit Set/Multiple Settings American

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

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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