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Caryl Churchill's A Number is a play that explores the issue of human cloning through the relationships between a father and his three sons. A tight two-hander taking place in a not-too-far off future, Churchill's play is a philosophical investigation into free will and the question of nature versus nurture.

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Book
Caryl Churchill
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
2002
Genres
Drama, Fairy Tale/Fantasy
Cast Size
small
Ideal For
All-Male Cast, Includes Mature Adult, Adult Characters, Small Cast

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Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Salter

Lead

Male

Spoken

Bernard

Lead

Male

Spoken

Bernard

Lead

Male

Spoken

Michael Black

Lead

Male

Spoken

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