DIRECTION for Actors: Please read these lines as if you are the actual soldiers fighting in this Civil War battle that took place in Georga in June 1864. We are hearing these quotes being read – while seeing battle scenes that have already been historically re-created and filmed. BE REAL, AUTHENTIC AND GENUINE IN YOUR DELIVERY. Please end your read with the character’s name and rank as it’s written in bold below the read. Knowing the rank may inform your read: the hire the rank, the more education generally.
NORTHERN READS (no southern accents)
Sergent Alexander Downing (in his 30s)
“May God hasten the day when this cruel war will be brought to a close, so that our nation may enjoy peace once more. But we must remember that there may be many men yet who will fall for their country. May God be with us and help us as we stand in need.” Sergent Alexander Downing, 11th Iowa.
