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One Empire, Under God

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Overview

Synopsis

Set in the far distant future, One Empire, Under God - an epic, dystopian drama in two acts - tells the story of how an emotionally disturbed young man - with the help of virtual media technology - is able to rise to political power by inciting an uprising against America's openly atheist president, and subverting democratic and military rule throughout Western civilization, paving the way for him and his descendants to rule for generations to come. Every step toward a more perfect union is followed by an enormous reactionary backlash. That historical trend remains very much alive in the future, as seen in this provocative indictment of nationalism, imperialism, and religious extremism.

Show Information

Category
Play
Age Guidance
Mature Audiences (M)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
2021
Genres
Drama, Fairy Tale/Fantasy
Settings
Contemporary, Fantasy/Imaginary
Time & Place
2401 AD to 2411 AD (Act I), 2766 AD to 2776 AD (Act II)
Cast Size
medium
Ideal For
College/University, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Mature Adult, Elderly, Young Adult Characters, Medium Cast

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Key Terms

    A dramatic setting depicting a repressive future society, used to explore political and philosophical themes.

    An authoritarian ideology explored in political theatre to critique power, oppression, and historical trauma.

Guide Written By:

Alexandra Appleton

Alexandra Appleton

Writer, editor and theatre researcher