Overview

Synopsis

One of August Strindberg’s one-act plays, Facing Death is the story of Monsieur Durand, a former railroad worker and widower in financial ruin. Durand has three daughters--Adèle, Annette, and Thérèse--and no prospects for their futures. Even though he has tried to provide for his children, even letting out his house to lodgers, every attempt he has made was met with scorn and derision. But Monsieur Durand has a plan to ensure his daughters’ financial futures, even if it means he must face his own death. A prime example of European dramatic naturalism. Facing Death is the story of a father’s love for his children, even when it means sacrificing everything.

Show Information

Book
August Strindberg
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
1
First Produced
1892
Genres
Drama
Settings
Period, Unit/Single Set
Time & Place
1880s, French Switzerland
Cast Size
small
Licensor
None/royalty-free
Ideal For
College/University, Community Theatre, High School, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Small Cast, Theatre, Includes Mature Adult, Adult, Young Adult, Early Teen, Late Teen Characters

Context

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Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Monsieur Durand

Lead

Male

Adèle

Lead

Female

Annette

Supporting

Female

Thérèse

Supporting

Female

Antonio

Supporting

Male

Pierre

Featured

Male

Songs

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A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.

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Guide Written By:

Cindi Calhoun

Cindi Calhoun

Theatre teacher, director, writer, and seamstress