The Sun

Play

Writers: John Galsworthy

Overview

Show Information

Category
Play
Number of Acts
1
First Produced
1921
Genres
Drama
Settings
Period, Simple/No Set
Time & Place
A sunny day close to a river. Just after WWI.
Cast Size
small
Licensor
None/royalty-free
Ideal for
College/University, Community Theatre, High School, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Small Cast
Casting Notes
Mostly male cast
Includes young adult, adult characters

Synopsis

In The Sun, a soldier returns from the WWI front to reunite with his fiancée, only to discover that she has jilted him for another man. The girl is nervous and guilty; the man is ready to fight for his woman--but the soldier cannot bring himself to fight anymore. The sun is shining, the soldier has returned home, and he will let nothing stand in the way of his high spirits. John Galsworthy’s delightful one-act bursts with sunny cheer and the joy of being alive.

Lead Characters


The Sun guide sections