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Full-length drama

The Nurse of Normandy

Set in the shadow of D-Day, The Nurse of Normandy follows a group of American army nurses stationed just behind the front lines in France.

Running time85 min
Cast11 to 17 actorsGenders can be changed
SetSimple locationsSuggest each place with a few pieces
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The story

Set in the shadow of D-Day, The Nurse of Normandy follows a group of American army nurses stationed just behind the front lines in France. At its heart is Liz Baker, a whip-smart and emotionally resilient nurse whose unexpected talent for codebreaking leads her to uncover a chilling secret: one of the wounded soldiers she’s treating isn’t who he claims to be. As her bond with the charming but mysterious Daniel deepens, Liz is faced with an impossible choice between her heart and her duty. Alongside her quick-witted friend and fellow nurse, Joanne, Liz navigates the brutality of war, the power of sisterhood, and the cost of telling the truth.

This gripping WWII-era drama blends high-stakes espionage with intimate human moments, capturing both the unsung heroism of frontline nurses and the moral gray zones of wartime. With sharp humor, emotional depth, and a final act full of tension and hope, The Nurse of Normandy is a moving tribute to the women who served with courage, compassion, and strength in one of history’s darkest hours.

Producing it

Cast11 to 17 actors, with doubling. As written, 8 female and 9 male roles. You can change lines, roles and genders to fit your students.
SetField hospital spaces (triage, quiet room, barracks, coffee tent).
TechPlan for WWII nurse and soldier uniforms, gurneys and cots, medical props and makeup, wartime sound effects, a recorded or live D-Day speech, and many lighting fades. Stage blood and wartime injuries in makeup.
For your scene-stealersDramatic roles for both women and men, several strong monologues, big ensemble triage scenes, and a closing sequence where each nurse reads her letter in her own light.

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