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Synopsis

Shenandoah centers on a pacifist widower, Charlie Anderson, living with his large family in the Shenandoah Valley during the American Civil War. While trying to keep his family shielded from the war, he is forced to take action when his youngest son is taken prisoner by Federal soldiers.

Show Information

Music
Gary Geld
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
Genres
Cast Size
large
Ideal For
Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Mature Adult, Young Adult, Late Teen, Child, Early Teen Characters, Large Cast

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Plot


Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Charlie Anderson

Lead

Male

Baritone

Anne

Supporting

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

James Anderson

Supporting

Male

Jenny Anderson

Supporting

Female

Alto

Jacob Anderson

Supporting

Male

Nathan Anderson

Supporting

Male

John Anderson

Supporting

Male

Sam

Supporting

Male

Spoken

Gabriel

Supporting

Male

Soprano

Robert Anderson

Supporting

Male

Soprano

Henry

Featured

Male

Corporal

Featured

Male

Tenor

Sergeant Johnson

Featured

Male

Reverend Byrd

Featured

Male

Mr. Carol

Featured

Male

Tinkham

Featured

Male

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