Boswell
By Marie Kohler.
Product Code: BN2000
Full-length Play
Comedy | Drama
Cast size: 2m., 3w., 1 to 14 any gender.
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Synopsis
In the 1950s, Joan, an American graduate student, journeys to a Scottish noblewoman’s estate to research the iconic literary giant, Samuel Johnson. Instead, she discovers the chatty, bawdy journals of James Boswell, long hidden in the attic of his embarrassed family, written in the 1760s. Coaxed by her new Scottish friend, Joan pours over Boswell’s wild adventures in the Scottish Hebrides with his friend Samuel Johnson and moves toward a life of greater authenticity. Heart and mind spar wittily in this two-period dramatic comedy about friendship, travel and the written word.
Notes
Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available
Details
- Status In stock
- Type of Show Full-length Play
- Product Code BN2000
- Minimum Cast Size 6
- Pages of Dialogue 69
- Min. Royalty Rate $90.00/perf
- Approx. Run Time 80 min
- Staging Simple set.
Categories
- Target Audience High School | College and Adult | Senior Adults
- Performing Group High School | College Theatre | Community Theatre | Professional Theatre
- Genre Comedy | Drama
- ISBN(13) 9781619593145
Media Reviews
“With characters so witty, sparkling dialogue is all but guaranteed, and Kohler marshals her direct quotes adroitly.” —New York Stage Review
“Kohler’s characters are multidimensional human beings, complete with flaws.” —Shepherd Express
“A love letter to Scotland.”—The Edit
“Boswell is an excellent example of history being brought to life.”—The Edit
“The script is well-written, with witty dialogue and an energetic pace.” —Bouquets & Brickbats
Production Map
| Location | City | State | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next Act Theatre | Milwaukee | WI | 11/19/2025 | 12/14/2025 |
Downloads
| File Description | File Format | |
|---|---|---|
| A Ghaoil, Leig Dhachaigh Gum Mhathair Mi | Download | |
| Performance Poster | Download |
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