Shadow of Himself

Shadow of Himself by Neal Bell

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Productions (4)
Comedy/Mythic Drama
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80 - 90 minutes
1 W, 4 M,  (5-12 actors possible: 1-4 W, 4-8 M)
Content Notes: Adult language and content
Set: Minimal.

Moving backwards and forwards in time Shadow of Himself combines a retelling of the ancient epic of Gilgamesh (where an arrogant king first fights, then loves, then loses his only friend to the land of the Dead) with the story of two soldiers in the modern world, caught up in the terror of battle.

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Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $85
NOTE: This play is part of an anthology called The Civilians: An Anthology of Six Plays.
Standard Edition $18.95
Standard Manager Edition $0.00

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Play Details

Moving backwards and forwards in time Shadow of Himself combines a retelling of the ancient epic of Gilgamesh (where an arrogant king first fights, then loves, then loses his only friend to the land of the Dead) with the story of two soldiers in the modern world, caught up in the terror of battle.

  • Comedy/Mythic Drama
  • |
  • 80 - 90 minutes
  • 1 W, 4 M,  (5-12 actors possible: 1-4 W, 4-8 M)
  • Content Notes: Adult language and content
  • Set: Minimal.

Production History

JAN 01, 2009 - JAN 31, 2009
Rabbit Hole Ensemble
New York, NY United States
 Rabbit Hole Ensemble New York, NY United States
MAR 01, 2007 - MAY 31, 2007
Duke Department of Theater Studies
Durham, NC United States
 Duke Department of Theater Studies Durham, NC United States
JAN 01, 1970 - JAN 01, 1970
The Civilians (workshop)
New York, NY United States
 The Civilians (workshop) New York, NY United States
JAN 01, 1970 - JAN 01, 1970
Denver Center Theatre (staged reading)
Denver, CO United States
 Denver Center Theatre (staged reading) Denver, CO United States
No upcoming productions.
JAN 01, 2009 - JAN 31, 2009
Rabbit Hole Ensemble
New York, NY United States
 Rabbit Hole Ensemble New York, NY United States

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