
DRAMATIC HOURS IN REVOLUTIONARY HISTORY
HOW TO BE A GOOD RADIO ACTOR
HOW TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS IN THE PLAY
Step into the heated July 1, 1776 session of the Continental Congress, where delegates wrestle with the bold idea of independence. The script captures the frantic exchanges, the clatter of gavel, and the nervous urgency of figures like Franklin and Rutledge as they debate the Lee Resolution. Listeners hear authentic period language and a chorus of crowd noises that bring the cramped hall to life.
Designed for performance, the play doubles as a guide for aspiring radio actors, with clear directions for microphone distance, tone, and atmosphere. Each role is printed alongside the dialogue, so participants can focus on delivering emotion through voice alone, without costumes or sets. The result is an immersive glimpse of a turning point in American history, inviting audiences to feel the stakes as they unfold.
Language
en
Duration
~29 minutes (28K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Colin Bell, Joseph Cooper, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2009-02-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1892–1973
Known for turning American history into lively scripts for young performers, this early radio-era writer helped make events like Washington’s crossing and Nathan Hale’s story feel vivid and speakable. His work sits at the crossroads of education, drama, and patriotic storytelling.
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