Martyrs' Crossing

by Melissa Leilani Larson

The story of Catherine, a Christian martyr who, after her death, is assigned to guide a young peasant girl as she becomes the woman history will revere as Joan of Arc. Accompanying Joan throughout her legendary career, Catherine finds that her influence directly affects the girl’s successes and failures. As Joan spirals toward the inevitable, Catherine questions her assignment and, ultimately, her own faith...

The story of Catherine, a Christian martyr who, after her death, is assigned to guide a young peasant girl as she becomes the woman history will revere as Joan of Arc. Accompanying Joan throughout her legendary career, Catherine finds that her influence directly affects the girl’s successes and failures. As Joan spirals toward the inevitable, Catherine questions her assignment and, ultimately, her own faith.

2005 IRAM Best New Play.

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Martyrs' Crossing

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  • Chelsea Frandsen: Martyrs' Crossing

    Heart-wrenching, hopeful, lyrical, the story of Joan of Arc as seen through the eyes of St Catherine. I absolutely adore it!

    Heart-wrenching, hopeful, lyrical, the story of Joan of Arc as seen through the eyes of St Catherine. I absolutely adore it!

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization WorkShop Theater, Year 2008
  • Type Reading, Organization Pull-Tight Players, Year 2008
  • Type Workshop, Organization Iowa Playwrights Workshop, Year 2004

Production History

  • Type University, Organization Iowa New Play Festival, Year 2005
  • Type University, Organization Brigham Young University, Year 2006
  • Type High School, Organization Liahona Academy, Year 2015
  • Type High School, Organization Hillcrest High School, Year 2014
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Rising Star Productions, Year 2011
  • Type High School, Organization Slidell High School, Year 2011
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Echo Theatre, Year 2012
  • Type Fringe, Organization Utah Valley University @ The Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Year 2013
  • Type High School, Organization Payson High School, Year 2012
  • Type Fringe, Organization Provo Fringe Festival, Year 2004

Awards

  • Meritorious Achievement
    KC/ACTF Region VIII
    2006
  • Best Utah Valley Theatre Production
    The Daily Herald
    2006
  • IRAM Best New Play
    Iowa Playwrights Workshop
    2005