Based on Studs Terkel’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book, The Good War, conceived and created by David H. Bell and Craig Carnelia, combines Terkel’s stunning text with vintage songs of the war years, to create a unique and illuminating snapshot of the time. Using the words of the people who were actually there, THE GOOD WAR creates a collage of the personal experiences, attitudes, fears, and joys of a vibrant and vital time in our country’s journey; a time that changed us forever.
Based on Studs Terkel’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book, The Good War, conceived and created by David H. Bell and Craig Carnelia, combines Terkel’s stunning text with vintage songs of the war years, to create a unique and illuminating snapshot of the time. Using the words of the people who were actually there, THE GOOD WAR creates a collage of the personal experiences, attitudes, fears, and joys of a vibrant and vital time in our country’s journey; a time that changed us forever.
Studs Terkel’s THE GOOD WAR
A Musical of World War II
Based on the oral history by Studs Terkel Conceived and created by DAVID H. BELL and CRAIG CARNELIA
Originally produced by Northlight Theatre Artistic Director, BJ Jones; Managing Director, Philip J. Santora This play was the recipient of the Selma Melvoin Playwriting Award, given by Northlight Theatre in Chicago, IL
NOTE: Whenever and wherever the director and designers receive billing, Studs Terkel shall receive additional billing, substantially as follows: Based on the oral history by Studs Terkel. The names of the Composer, Lyricist, and Bookwriter shall be equal in size, type, coloring, boldness, and prominence. No billing shall appear in type larger or more prominent than the billing to the Authors except for the title of the Play.
MAN #1 (40’s)
MAN #2 (20-25)
MAN #3 (30’s)
MAN #4 (20-25)
MAN #5 (30’s)
MAN #6 (30’s)
MAN #7 (45-50)
WOMAN (mid-30’s)
PRIVATE SMALL (African-American; 30’s-40’s)
4 Musicians
Piano/Vocal
Bass (Upright)
Guitar (Acoustic with pickup)
Drums/Percussion (Set, Sizz. Cym, Glockenspiel, Woodblock, Toms, Sus Cym, Cowbell, Tambourine, Finger Cymbals, High Mark Tree, Low Mark Tree, Wind Chimes)