A (The) Dream Play by August Strindberg - many f/m characters
Agnes, the daughter of the Vedric god Indra, assumes a human form and descends to Earth to investigate the human experience. On her quest for knowledge, Agnes meets nearly 40 characters, each giving her a better understanding of humanity. She experiences poverty, cruelty, and family life, gaining a better understanding of the suffering that plagues humanity. Agnes decides that humans are meant to be pitied and tries to find a solution to all of the suffering she sees on Earth. A Dream Play by August Strindberg is considered to be an important play in the Expressionism and Surrealism movements in theatre. This show provides a great opportunity to feature a large cast, or to have actors double up on many roles. Ideal for community and professional theatre companies alike, A Dream Play is an excellent addition to any theatre season.
posted by Jim Vogel at 8:26 PM
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Strindberg wrote "A Dream Play" in 1901, after a nervous breakdown in which he believed that he was being tortured by feminist witches. That explains his state of mind and the nature of the play. There are a lot of scene changes and quite a few props. It would pose a good challenge for a director and designers which I think they'd enjoy. It certainly is a classic and not often done, but will it sell?
From Melissa - Not my favorite type of theatre, but I can easily recognize its beauty and how great it could be in the round. Use of light and fabric and ethereal music... It's a yes for me.
I tried reading it, but eventually gave up. It is not something I desire to sit through. I suspect it would be extremely difficult to market and to find an audience wishing to see it. It is a no for me.
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