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Doctor's Dilemma

by George Bernard Shaw

The Doctor's Dilemma is about Dr. Colenso Ridgeon, who has recently been knighted because of a miraculous new treatment he developed for tuberculosis. As his friends arrive to congratulate him on his success, he is visited by two figures who present him with a difficult decision. He has room for one more patient in his clinic; should he give it to Louis Dubedat, a brilliant but absolutely immoral artist, or Dr. Blenkinsop, a poor and rather ordinary physician who is a truly good person? Dr. Ridgeon's dilemma is heightened when he falls for Jennifer Dubedat, the artist's wife, who is innocent of her husband's profligacy. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett) Cast:Redpenny: DerekPEmmy: AmallenDr. Ridgeon: Bruce PirieDr. Schutzmacher: John SteigerwaldSir Patrick Cullen: Algy PugCutler Walpole: Elizabeth KlettSir Ralph Bloomfield Bonington: Phil ChenevertDr. Blenkinsop: mbJennifer Dubedat: Arielle LipshawLouis Dubedat: AnthonyThe Maid: rashadaThe Newspaper Man: David LawrenceThe Secretary: Peter Bi