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July 4, 2020

Tribute to Frederick Douglass

Article by Rick Foster / Rick's Blog

June 28, 2018

A Thumbnail Early Life of John Brown

Notes from playwright Rick Foster on his play ABOLITION.

Article by Rick Foster / Rick's Blog / abolition

June 28, 2018

A Thumbnail Early Life of Frederick Douglass

Notes from playwright Rick Foster on his play ABOLITION.

Article by Rick Foster / Rick's Blog / abolition

June 28, 2018

A Thumbnail View of Abolition

Notes from playwright Rick Foster on his play ABOLITION.

Article by Rick Foster / Rick's Blog / abolition

May 6, 2017

The Starry Messenger: Science and Social Conflict

The plays discussed in previous posts, Gunpowder Man, Friendly Fire, and Dust Storm all revolve around conflict between the dominant culture and ethnic groups. As do Corrido de un Sobreviviente, The Stephen Hill Affair, The Great Blight and to some extent the longer Uncle Sam’s Fandango which I’ll discuss in the future. Also, in the future I’ll discuss Women of the Bear which dramatizes the conditions of three women – from three different social classes – dealing with their positions in the chaotic world of the Gold Rush. But social conflict can erupt entirely within a culture. All three Abrahamic… [Continue reading]

Article by Rick Foster / Rick's Blog

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ABOLITION

ABOLITION tells the story of two friends, Frederick Douglass and John Brown, during the tumultuous decade leading up to the Civil War. Produced as an acclaimed two-man stage play in Sonora and Sacramento, Duende is now in production of a broadcast quality film adaptation.

Learn more about the progress of the film version, as well as the historical background of the stage play.

Theater venues interested in presenting our production of ABOLITION should contact us to discuss the possibilities.

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On the Blog

Tribute to Frederick Douglass

July 4, 2020 By Rick Foster

A Thumbnail View of Abolition

June 28, 2018 By Rick Foster

A Thumbnail Early Life of Frederick Douglass

June 28, 2018 By Rick Foster

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