The Morning of the Eighth Day

The Morning of the Eighth Day A Play of the American Civil War by Norman Allen

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Productions (7)
Comedy/Drama
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40 - 60 minutes
5 W, 4 M, 
Content Notes: Minimal mild adult language
Set: A farmhouse parlor and exterior spaces, including a battlefield, road, and mountain ridge.

During the final days of the American Civil War, young Mavis MacDonald must fight to unite the ragged group of friends and comrades hiding in her ruined farmhouse in Virginia. When she takes in a wounded Yankee soldier, the safety of her new family is threatened -- until a surprise arrival reveals all secrets and brings the promise of long-sought security.

Pricing Information

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Play Details

During the final days of the American Civil War, young Mavis MacDonald must fight to unite the ragged group of friends and comrades hiding in her ruined farmhouse in Virginia. When she takes in a wounded Yankee soldier, the safety of her new family is threatened -- until a surprise arrival reveals all secrets and brings the promise of long-sought security.

Special feature: Author-approved cuts for creating a 40-minute version (PDF)

  • Comedy/Drama
  • |
  • 40 - 60 minutes
  • 5 W, 4 M, 
  • Content Notes: Minimal mild adult language
  • Set: A farmhouse parlor and exterior spaces, including a battlefield, road, and mountain ridge.

Production History

FEB 20, 2024 - MAR 01, 2024
Dickinson Junior High School
TEXAS CITY, TX United States
Dickinson Junior High School TEXAS CITY, TX United States
NOV 09, 2023 - NOV 10, 2023
Dickinson Junior High School
Texas City, TX United States
Dickinson Junior High School Texas City, TX United States
FEB 10, 2017 - FEB 11, 2017
Utica High School Theatre
Utica, MI United States
Utica High School Theatre Utica, MI United States
NOV 10, 2015 - NOV 13, 2015
Showdog Productions (Sweeny Junior High)
Sweeny, TX United States
Showdog Productions (Sweeny Junior High) Sweeny, TX United States
DEC 01, 2008 - DEC 05, 2008
Corinth High School Auditorium
Corinth, MS United States
Corinth High School Auditorium Corinth, MS United States
MAR 01, 2006 - MAY 15, 2006
Waller High School
Waller, TX United States
Waller High School Waller, TX United States
JAN 01, 1998 - DEC 31, 1998
Signature Theatre
Arlington, VA United States
Signature Theatre Arlington, VA United States
No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.

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