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1986 A Matter of Faith

Synopsis
The play covers the trial of Joan of Arc at Rouen, France, from February 1431 to the closing adjudication of May 1431.

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The only staging has been under Fornes' direction at the Theatre for The New City, New York. Costume Design by Gabriel Berry, Lighting design by Anne Militello and Set Design by Donald Eastman. Cast: Joan of Arc - Sheila Dabney, Inquisitor A - Bennes Mardenn, Inquisitor B - George Batennieff.


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