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The Tempted A Temperance Tale from a Prohibition Era
A dramatic tale follows Edward Howard who leaves a farm with noble aims but succumbs to alcohol after friends taunt him, leading to ruin for his lover Carrie Church and tragedy for their families. The piece tracks his decline, Carrie’s vow to abstain, and the moral consequences of drink.
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Brian
Edward Howard
Syd
Ned
Trishman
Betsey
Simpson
Edward
Lion
Chalter Hy
Carrie Church
Bic
Youn Howard
Jessness
Mr. Church
Carrié
Rym
Carrie
Eaward
Ayuke Hingaway
Lalward
Hevern
Iona
Hite
Young Rouiler
Tae
Marchine
Troupsburg