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Major Barbara

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Overview

Synopsis

Major Barbara explores the conflict between charity and wealth through the lens of the Undershaft family. Barbara, a daughter in the family, is a major in the Salvation Army. Her father, Andrew, is a wealthy munitions manufacturer, whom the rest of the family hasn't seen for 20 years. The conflict between their world views brings Andrew to the Army shelter, and Barbara to his factory. The rest of the family, Lady Britomart and her two other children, find Barbara's charity amusing, but they are all dependent on Andrew for survival. In the end, Andrew and Barbara find a way to work together for the greater good.

Show Information

Category
Play
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
3
First Produced
1905
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Settings
Period
Time & Place
london
Cast Size
large
Licensor
None/royalty-free
Ideal For
College/University, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Mature Adult, Young Adult, Late Teen Characters, Large Cast

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