Metamora; or, The Last of the Wampanoags

Metamora; or, The Last of the Wampanoags is a play originally starring Edwin Forrest. The play was written in 1829 by John Augustus Stone after Forrest offered a $500 prize plus a half share in performance profits for "the best tragedy, in five acts, in which the hero, or principal character, shall be an aboriginal of this country."

Related Topics:
Edwin Forrest - 1829 - John Augustus Stone

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The play was adapated from the life story of Metacomet, also known as King Philip.

Related Topics:
Metacomet - King Philip

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

In October 2004, the play was performed at the Metropolitan Playhouse in New York City as Metamora: Last of the Wampanoags!

Related Topics:
October - 2004 - Metropolitan Playhouse - New York City

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~