Terra Nova 1984 - Articles Page 21.8

Opened: April 25, 1984
Closing: May 06, 1984

Terra Nova - 1984 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Drawn from the journals and letters found on the frozen body of Captain Scott, the action of the play blends scenes of the explorer and his men at various stages of their ordeal, with flashbacks of Scott and his young wife and with fateful glimpses of his Norwegian rival, Roald Amundsen, whose party beat him to the South Pole. Refusing the use of sled dogs as unsporting, Scott and his team struggle to drag their heavy gear across a frozen wasteland, only to find that Amundsen has preceded them to their goal. The play is also a study of British pride and upper-class resolve—Scott’s aristocratic sense of destiny and command and his young bride’s ability to understand her husband’s compulsive drive while failing to accept his motivations. But it is in the tragic trip back, as the members of the expedition die one by one, that the play reaches its dramatic apogee, capturing with chilling intensity the awesome bravery of men who must accept the bitter knowledge that suffering and death will be the only reward for their heroism.

Terra Nova - 1984 - Off-Broadway Cast

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Terra Nova - 1984 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 21.8

Terra Nova FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Terra Nova have there been?
Terra Nova has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1984.
What awards has Terra Nova been nominated for?
Terra Nova has been nominated for the Playwriting category at the Obie Awards for Ted Tally.
What awards has Terra Nova won?
Terra Nova has won the Playwriting award (Obie Awards) for Ted Tally.

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