Yellow Bellies is an historical drama that highlights the experiences and public response to Mennonite Conscientious Objectors during WWII. This episodic tale takes audiences across Canada, featuring verbatim interviews, fictionalized scenes, and live music from an often overlooked chapter of Canadian history.
Keywords:Â World War Two, WWII, Conscientious Objection, Peace, Internment camps, pacifism, Mennonites, History, Canadian History, Canada, Trans Canada, COs, Conchies, Faith, Christian, Persecution, Musical
Genre: Historical drama, epic, musical
Run time: 90 minutes
Male roles: 19
Females roles: 5
Double roles: 20
Musician roles: 1
Suitable for students aged 10+
Maximum roles: 24
Minimum roles: 4