A Number

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A Number
Written by Caryl Churchill
Characters Salter
Bernard 1
Bernard 2
Michael Black
Date of premiere 23 September 2002
Original language English
Subject Human cloning and identity
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A Number is a 2002 play by English playwright Caryl Churchill which addresses the subject of human cloning and identity, especially nature versus nurture. The story, set in the near future, is structured around the conflict between a father (Salter) and his sons (Bernard 1, Bernard 2, and Michael Black) - two of which are clones of the first - when they are 35 and 40 years old.

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[edit] Original production

The play debuted at the Royal Court Theatre in London on 23 September 2002. The production was directed by Stephen Daldry and designed by Ian MacNeil and featured the following cast:

Lighting was designed by Rick Fisher and Ian Dickinson was the sound designer.

[edit] US premiere

In 2004, the play made its American debut at the New York Theatre Workshop in a production starring Sam Shepard (later played by Arliss Howard) and Dallas Roberts.

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