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Mary of Scotland
Mary of Scotland
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Last Copy!
Author: Maxwell Anderson Publisher: Samuel French (cover may change) Format: Softcover # of Pages: 122 Pub. Date: 1995 ISBN-10: 0573612218 ISBN-13: 9780573612213 Cast Size: 5 female, 22 male
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About
the Play:
Mary of Scotland is a full-length historical drama by
Maxwell Anderson. The play follows the fortunes of the
recently widowed Mary Stuart, from her arrival in Scotland in 1561 to
her imprisonment in England awaiting execution in 1584. Mary of
Scotland is the story of Mary, Queen of Scots, her downfall, and
her difficult relationship with her cousin Queen Elizabeth. Especially
recommended for school and contest use.
Mary of Scotland tells the story of Mary Stuart, also known
as Mary, Queen of Scots, and focuses on the six years that began when
nineteen year old Mary set foot on her unruly land as queen and ended
when the last ray of hope faded with the sunset she watched from the
window of her prison. The play written entirely in blank verse is set
in the 16th century, during a time of great political upheaval in
Scotland and England. Mary, who was raised in France, returns to
Scotland to claim her throne after the death of her husband, the King
of France. She faces opposition from the Protestant nobles who do not
trust her Catholic faith, and from her cousin, the crafty and
ambitious Queen Elizabeth I of England, who sees Mary as a threat to
her own rule. Over the course of three acts, Elizabeth's machinations
undermine Mary again and again, eventually causing her own people to
turn against her, and enabling Elizabeth to imprison Mary. The play
culminates in a final, dramatic confrontation between the two Queens
– a faceoff which never actually occurred in real life, as,
historically, the two only exchanged letters. Mary of Scotland
is a powerful and moving drama that explores themes of power,
loyalty, and betrayal, and offers a fascinating glimpse into one of
the most tragic and controversial figures in Scottish and
English history.
Mary of Scotland premiered in 1933 on Broadway at The Alvin
Theatre starring Helen Hayes. It also served as the source for the
1936 John Ford movie in which Katharine Hepburn played the title
role. Rarely performed professionally, it is particularly suitable for schools and high school
drama contests and festivals.
Cast: 5 female, 22 male
About the Playwright:
Maxwell Anderson (1888-1956) was an award-winning American
playwright and screenwriter. Best known for his Hollywood screen
adaptations of his own plays including Key Largo, and Mary
of Scotland, he was the most successful playwright of his time
and most of his plays, including Mary of Scotland, enjoyed
long runs on Broadway. Both Your Houses won the Pulitzer Prize
and Winterset and Mary of Scotland won coveted Drama
League Awards.
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