The Story:

A young nun has died under mysterious circumstances in a remote parish in northern Michigan, and her superior, Father Rivard has been charged with her murder. The action alternates between interrogations, testimony and scenes from the past which reveal that Father Rivard, who had been banished to the small, up-country parish, fell in love with Sister Rita; and when circumstances forced her to move into the rectory with him, his anguish became unbearable. Their relationship, inevitably, spelt tragedy, but not until the explosive and surprising climax of the play is the full extent of their sacrifice made clear and the identity of the murderer revealed.

Directed by: Nicki Blowers

The Runner Stumbles is presented by special arrangment with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)