Jenny Saint Joan

Jenny Saint Joan A Play of Joan of Arc by Norman Allen

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Productions (17)
Comedy/Drama
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40 - 60 minutes
1 W, 2 M, 3 Any (6 actors possible: 1-4 W, 2-5 M)
Content Notes: Mild adult language
Set: A wooded hill. The suggestion of a beech tree.

A unique retelling of the legend of Joan of Arc, depicting her as a normal adolescent facing tough choices about her future. Young Jenny is torn between the two men in her life: the peasant Colin who offers her love, a home and a family -- and the playful Archangel Michael who offers her glory as the savior of France. Choosing glory over love, Jenny is transformed into Joan only to find herself imprisoned and facing death. Given a final choice to embrace her destiny or deny the existence of her spiritual guide -- and friend -- she makes the ultimate sacrifice.

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $55
Standard Edition $11.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $75

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Play Details

A unique retelling of the legend of Joan of Arc, depicting her as a normal adolescent facing tough choices about her future. Young Jenny is torn between the two men in her life: the peasant Colin who offers her love, a home and a family -- and the playful Archangel Michael who offers her glory as the savior of France. Choosing glory over love, Jenny is transformed into Joan only to find herself imprisoned and facing death. Given a final choice to embrace her destiny or deny the existence of her spiritual guide -- and friend -- she makes the ultimate sacrifice.

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

  • Comedy/Drama
  • |
  • 40 - 60 minutes
  • 1 W, 2 M, 3 Any (6 actors possible: 1-4 W, 2-5 M)
  • Content Notes: Mild adult language
  • Set: A wooded hill. The suggestion of a beech tree.

Production History

OCT 15, 2019 - OCT 19, 2019
Owensboro High School
Owensboro, KY United States
Owensboro High School Owensboro, KY United States
FEB 23, 2018 - MAR 08, 2018
Holy Rosary Catholic School
Rosenberg, TX United States
Holy Rosary Catholic School Rosenberg, TX United States
MAY 20, 2017 - MAY 20, 2017
Attleboro High School
Attleboro, MA United States
Attleboro High School Attleboro, MA United States
APR 16, 2016 - APR 19, 2016
Atherton High School
Louisville, KY United States
Atherton High School Louisville, KY United States
JAN 24, 2013 - JAN 24, 2013
Roseville Area High School
Roseville, MN United States
Roseville Area High School Roseville, MN United States
FEB 28, 2011 - JUN 30, 2011
Owensboro High School
Owensboro, KY United States
Owensboro High School Owensboro, KY United States
DEC 02, 2010 - DEC 07, 2010
Owensboro High School
Owensboro, KY United States
Owensboro High School Owensboro, KY United States
JAN 31, 2009 - FEB 12, 2009
Howard Lake Waverly Winsted High School
Howard Lake, MN United States
Howard Lake Waverly Winsted High School Howard Lake, MN United States
DEC 12, 2008 - JAN 19, 2009
Vicksburg Theatre Guild
Vicksburg, MS United States
Vicksburg Theatre Guild Vicksburg, MS United States
OCT 28, 2008 - DEC 04, 2008
Randolph-Henry High School
Charlotte Court House, VA United States
Randolph-Henry High School Charlotte Court House, VA United States
JUN 28, 2007 - JUN 28, 2007
Northridge Theatre (High School)
Lincoln, NE United States
Northridge Theatre (High School) Lincoln, NE United States
JUN 15, 2007 - JUN 17, 2007
ACT Department, Little Theatre Of Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem, NC United States
ACT Department, Little Theatre Of Winston-Salem Winston-Salem, NC United States
FEB 24, 2007 - FEB 24, 2007
Northridge High School Theatre
Tuscaloosa, AL United States
Northridge High School Theatre Tuscaloosa, AL United States
JAN 01, 2002 - DEC 31, 2002
Signature Theatre
Arlington, VA United States
Signature Theatre Arlington, VA United States
JAN 01, 1996 - DEC 31, 1996
Signature Theatre
Arlington, VA United States
Signature Theatre Arlington, VA United States
JAN 01, 1991 - DEC 31, 1991
Boston Center for the Arts
Boston, MA United States
Boston Center for the Arts Boston, MA United States
JAN 01, 1989 - DEC 31, 1989
Provincetown Theatre Company
Provincetown, MA United States
Provincetown Theatre Company Provincetown, MA United States
No upcoming productions.
JAN 01, 1991 - DEC 31, 1991
Boston Center for the Arts
Boston, MA United States
Boston Center for the Arts Boston, MA United States

Awards (1)

Best Play, Kentucky Theatre Conference (2010)

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