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Founding Daughters

Written By: Claudia Haas
Length: 30-40 minutes
Cast Size: 9-25 actors possible (suggested casting: 5F, 4M)
Genre: Drama
Sub-Genre: Historical
Synopsis:
An episodic look at the heroic deeds of young women during the Revolutionary War that would be long forgotten if not for oral history. Had these women not been so brave and cunning, would the war have ended the same way? There is Sybil Ludington's overnight ride to gather the militia, Kate, an African Princess, forced into slavery, who saved her master from the British and more. Students and audie...Read More

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Product specification details
Genre Drama
Sub-genre Historical
Length Type One-Act
Theme Historical, Social Significance
Cast Size 9-25 actors possible (suggested casting: 5F, 4M)
Approx. Running Time 30-40 minutes

* Minimum Royalty: $55.00 / performance

Script PDF: $10.00

Acting Edition Book: $10.99

Stage Manager Edition: $24.99

* Listed royalties are minimum rates for non-professional and school productions. Actual rates will be calculated during checkout. Professional rates are determined after an application is submitted.

An episodic look at the heroic deeds of young women during the Revolutionary War that would be long forgotten if not for oral history. Had these women not been so brave and cunning, would the war have ended the same way? There is Sybil Ludington's overnight ride to gather the militia, Kate, an African Princess, forced into slavery, who saved her master from the British and more. Students and audiences alike will find inspiration from these patriotic heroines.