A Stake in the Ground: 1774 (site-specific play)
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Historic Deerfeld
A Stake in the Ground: 1774
Staged at Historic Deerfield, A Stake in the Ground: 1774 is a series of three site-specific plays, set in Deerfield, MA, on the eve of the American Revolution.
Each performance includes all three plays and will end with a post-show conversation. Shows take place Fridays (6:30-8:30 p.m.), Saturdays (6:30-8:30 p.m.), and Sundays (2:30-4:30 p.m.), July 10-August 16.
In the summer of 1774, seeds of revolution begin to germinate in Deerfield when a Liberty Pole is brought to town. The characters in three new one-act plays explore the political divisions, tangled family relations, and the complexities of enslavement from all sides. Join this vibrant, immersive examination of the historical split that will define America.
Produced by Plays in Place, written by Talya Kingston, Valyn Lyric Turner, and Patrick Gabridge, and directed by Brianna Sloane, “A Stake In The Ground: 1774” will be performed outdoors at the locations near where the characters lived in the past, including outside the Ashley House, the Allen House, and the Stebbins House.
Join us for this vibrant and immersive exploration of the seeds of revolution!
Check out the Fabulous 413 interview with Plays in Place and Historic Deerfield!