Production History: First performed on December 3, 1964 at the ANTA-Washington Square Theatre, New York City. The play was staged later by Harold Clurman at the Repertory Theatre of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
             Setting: The play is set in World War II Vichy France, 1942. More specifically the entire play takes place in 'A place of detention.' The scenography requirements for this production consist of a long bench facing an open area slightly cluttered in a warehouse-like fashion, a door leading off of the stage, a corridor leading off of the stage, a backdrop depicting a grimy windowed wall, and two boxes on either end of the bench.
             Characters: There are 21 characters in all. Nine of these characters could be considered main roles. Of these characters seven are prisoners awaiting their turns for an interview and two are responsible for the smooth progression of the interviews.
             Lebeau: Lebeau is a 25 year old, half-starved, unkempt painter who left his house out of restlessness after a week of solitude only to be picked up by Professor Hoffman and brought to the detentions area. Of the prisoners Lebeau is the most tense and fidgety.
             Bayard: Bayard is an electrician who works in the train yards.
             Monceau: Monceau is an actor. It is his opinion that their mutual problem can be easily resolved by presenting a confident image of oneself through good acting.
             Gypsy: Claims to be an honest gypsy.
             Boy: Captured while on an errand, the boy is the son of a financially struggling mother. He is a very loyal and devoted child.
             Major: A military man unaccustomed to the awkward post he was placed in. In his new position he is forced to reevaluate his morals. Out of his place he performs his duties which he knows are unethical but is convinced that he can make no difference.
             Leduc: A doctor captured while on his wa
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