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Father

Father

by August Strindberg

About this book

The Father is a naturalistic drama by Swedish playwright August Strindberg. The central conflict is between the Captain and his wife Laura about their daughter Bertha's future. In order to gain sole custody of her daughter, Laura tries to convince the Captain that he has gone mad. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)

Cast
A Captain of Cavalry: Bob Neufeld
Laura: Elizabeth Klett
Bertha: Charlotte Duckett
Dr. Ostermark: Algy Pug
The Pastor: Bruce Pirie
The Nurse: Arielle Lipshaw
Nojd: Alan Mapstone
An Orderly: David Warner
Mother-in-Law: WoollyBee
Narrator: Chuck Williamson

Audio edited by Elizabeth Klett

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  1. 1Act 140:52 · read by Bob Neufeld, Algy Pug, Chuck Williamson
  2. 2Act 232:21 · read by Elizabeth Klett, Bruce Pirie
  3. 3Act 331:32 · read by Arielle Lipshaw, Charlotte Duckett

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