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George Bernard Shaw stands “do or die” melodrama on its head in this tale set during the American Revolution when a young hero who disdains heroism makes the ultimate sacrifice for honor and country. “The Devil’s Disciple” is the story of Richard Dudgeon, who is considered by his friends and family be the “Devil’s disciple” because of his rebellious personality and unfaithfulness to religion. However, when British soldiers visit the home of the town’s minister, Anthony Anderson, with the intentions of arresting Anderson, Dudgeon’s true colors are shown. In a heroic moment, Dudgeon allows the soldiers to arrest him, having mistaken him for Anderson, although it may mean the death of him. This L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring Jennifer Albright, Pat Carroll, Stanton Davis, Bruce Davison, Richard Dix, Richard Dreyfuss, David Bryon Jackson, Lisa Pelikan, Derek Smith, and Jon Tindle.
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Summary
Summary
George Bernard Shaw stands “do or die” melodrama on its head in this tale set during the American Revolution when a young hero who disdains heroism makes the ultimate sacrifice for honor and country.
“The Devil’s Disciple” is the story of Richard Dudgeon, who is considered by his friends and family be the “Devil’s disciple” because of his rebellious personality and unfaithfulness to religion. However, when British soldiers visit the home of the town’s minister, Anthony Anderson, with the intentions of arresting Anderson, Dudgeon’s true colors are shown. In a heroic moment, Dudgeon allows the soldiers to arrest him, having mistaken him for Anderson, although it may mean the death of him.
This L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring Jennifer Albright, Pat Carroll, Stanton Davis, Bruce Davison, Richard Dix, Richard Dreyfuss, David Bryon Jackson, Lisa Pelikan, Derek Smith, and Jon Tindle.
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Author Bio: George Bernard Shaw
George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950), Irish-born playwright, critic, and political activist, began his writing career in London. In addition to writing sixty-three plays, his prodigious output as critic, pamphleteer, and essayist influenced numerous social issues. In 1925, he won the Nobel Prize for Literature and in 1938 an Oscar for the movie version of Pygmalion.
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| Available Formats : | Digital Download |
| Category: | Fiction |
| Runtime: | 1.40 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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