Big Lake, A Tragedy in Two Parts

Lynn Riggs (1899 - 1954)

Betty senses darkness and decay in the world around her, but not in Lloyd. Though he doesn't understand the source and depth of her feelings, Lloyd cares for Betty and hopes to protect and nurture her. Together, this young couple just might find a path to a rosy future, if the world outside will allow for that. The story is set in what is now Oklahoma but was then (1906) referred to as "Indian Territory". Another play, "Green Grow the Lilacs", also by Lynn Riggs, was the basis for "Oklahoma!" by Rodgers and Hammerstein. - Summary by Brian Fullen

Big Lake Cast List:

Betty: ShrimpPhish
Lloyd: ToddHW
Butch: JosephS
Elly: Jacqueline Tyler
Sheriff: Greg Giordano
Joe: Jon Hunter
Plank: Inkell
Miss Meredith: Agnes Robert Behr
Bud Bickel: Brian Fullen
The Davis Boy: Brian Fullen
Country-School Boys and Girls: Jessie Percival, Rapunzelina, Lia Lallo, Penny Carrington, ShrimpPhish, Winterberry

Stage Directions: Brian Fullen

Genre(s): Tragedy

Language: English

Keyword(s): lake (6), indian territory (2), oklahoma (2), american playwrights (2), big lake (1), 1927 plays (1)