Amelia

by Alex Webb

AMELIA is an epic Civil War two-hander that tells the story of one woman's search for her husband across the battlefields of America. The play culminates at the gates of the notorious Andersonville prison camp. Published by Samuel French in 2017.

AMELIA is an epic Civil War two-hander that tells the story of one woman's search for her husband across the battlefields of America. The play culminates at the gates of the notorious Andersonville prison camp. Published by Samuel French in 2017.

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Amelia

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  • Bryan Halperin: Amelia by Alex Webb
    “

    Amelia is a beautifully written play and a treat to direct and perform. Highly recommend sharing this epic play with your audience.

    Amelia is a beautifully written play and a treat to direct and perform. Highly recommend sharing this epic play with your audience.

    ”

Development History

  • Workshop, Kennedy Center Festival of New Plays, 2011
  • Reading, First play selected - Davenport Developmental Reading Series, 2010

Production History

  • Professional, Unity Theatre, 2018
  • Professional, Published by Samuel French, 2017
  • Professional, Renaissance Theaterworks - Milwaukee, 2014
  • Professional, All in Three Years Productions - Site Specific (Fort Jay, Civil War-era Fort) New York, 2012
  • Professional, National Portrait Gallery, Washington, DC (First fictional piece to be performed there), 2012
  • Professional, Washington Stage Guild, 2012

Awards

  • Helen Hayes Recommended
    Helen Hayes Organization
    Selection
    2012
  • Named Top Ten productions in Milwaukee
    Selection
    2017