New worlds dramatic publishing
by ANN BONNER
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The long war is over. But for the children of Berlin, hope is in short supply. Russia plans to brutally annex the city and force all other allied nations out. To do this they have blocked all shipments of food into the city. The defeated Germans are starving, and American attempts to bring in food via one small airport are incredibly difficult and losing public support. As the Berlin Airlift flounders, the future grows ever more bleak. How can you dream about a better future when all you know is war?
Set shortly after the end of World War II, a moment in history when the suffering of the common people of Germany was great, tensions were high, and another war (this time between the Allies and Russia) seemed very likely, this play tells the true story of a small act of kindness by one American pilot, which tipped the scale, changed hearts at home and abroad, and paved a way for peace.
SHOW SPECS
CAST SIZE: Small (7-15) [F8M7]
DURATION: 15 minutes
SETTING: Berlin, Germany
TIME PERIOD: 1948
GENRE: Drama, Historical, Christmas
CONTENT SUITABLE FOR: All Ages
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Medium
Year: 2016
What Materials Do I Need?
Standard Actor Scripts [1 per actor/production staff]
Full-Size Director Script [1 for director]
HISTORY
Based on real events, this play was penned with the idea of bringing hope to communities going through hard times in the same way the soldiers brought hope to the children of Berlin after a war they had nothing to do with.
