Blood and Coal Dust

by Arthur M Jolly

Two miners, trapped by a cave-in one of them triggered, confront their fears as they await rescue.
Part of the 2024 SAMUEL FRENCH OOB FESTIVAL 2024 at The Vineyard's Dimson Theatre, New York, NY.

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Paris Herbert-Taylor: Blood and Coal Dust by Arthur M Jolly

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Had the pleasure of seeing this at the Samuel French OOB festival in 2024 - a beautiful piece of writing that was complex and moving, a fantastic story and character window written in just a few short pages.

Had the pleasure of seeing this at the Samuel French OOB festival in 2024 - a beautiful piece of writing that was complex and moving, a fantastic story and character window written in just a few short pages.

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Nora Louise Syran: Blood and Coal Dust by Arthur M Jolly

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Pathetic fallacy beautifully at work here: the darkness of the mine and one oil lamp reflecting the darkness and flicker of hope and light of the men "who do the real work" in this world. Work and darkness most of us could never truly comprehend without this compelling piece of theatre. Bravo.

Pathetic fallacy beautifully at work here: the darkness of the mine and one oil lamp reflecting the darkness and flicker of hope and light of the men "who do the real work" in this world. Work and darkness most of us could never truly comprehend without this compelling piece of theatre. Bravo.

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Vince Melocchi: Blood and Coal Dust by Arthur M Jolly

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What a wonderful piece of writing. Like all great one acts, secrets are revealed one at a time, like peeling an onion. Characters and dialogue are top-notch, each with their own unique voice even though they're from the same zip code. It's a compelling story I'd love to see produced.

What a wonderful piece of writing. Like all great one acts, secrets are revealed one at a time, like peeling an onion. Characters and dialogue are top-notch, each with their own unique voice even though they're from the same zip code. It's a compelling story I'd love to see produced.

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Character Information

Thomas

Older than Carl. An experienced miner, and a survivor of a previous mine disaster.

Character Age

30+
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s,
  
  50s,
  
  60s,
  
  70s+
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Man
Carl

Younger than Thomas. A greenhorn who dreams of a new job far from the mine.

Character Age

20+

Character Gender Identity

Male
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s,
  
  50s,
  
  60s,
  
  70s+
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Man

Production History

Type Professional, Organization Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival , Year 2024