THE STORY: As described by Howard Taubman: “BORAK functions on two levels. On the surface Mr. Hock is telling a Civil War story in which the hard, bitter duty of an officer must override his love for his son. But the play is also a religious parable of God and the sacrifice of his Son."
A drama of brisk action and soaring dialogue which captures the excitement and meaningfulness of a crucial battle in the Civil War. It projects the “feel” of actual conflict, and probes deeply into the fears and motivations of men at war.
“An uncommonly thoughtful and provocative play” —The New York Times.
“It is an earnest and heartfelt play” —New York Post.
“Written with depth and intelligence…he (Hock) is a skilled and graceful writer. He is able to achieve mood and style and his characters are cut from whole cloth.” —New York Journal-American.
