Caesar Rodney's Ride

The play dramatizes the Continental Congress debate over the Lee Resolution and the tense negotiations and private appeals among delegates as they try to secure unanimity for independence. It follows Delaware delegate Caesar Rodney's urgent overnight ride through difficult terrain to reach the assembly and cast a deciding vote, intercut with scenes of congressional argument, backstage persuasion, and family concern. Written for radio performance, the piece uses voice directions and crowd effects to recreate historical atmosphere and emphasizes duty, sacrifice, and the fragile balance between unity and division.