The Book of Will

The Book of Will

The Book of Will

The Book of Will

Overview

Without William Shakespeare, we wouldn’t have literary masterpieces like Romeo and Juliet. But without Henry Condell and John Heminges, we would have lost half of Shakespeare’s plays forever! After the death of their friend and mentor, the two actors are determined to compile the First Folio and preserve the words that shaped their lives. They might just have to borrow, beg and band together to etch the Bard’s name in history. Amidst the noise and color of Elizabethan London, The Book of Will finds an unforgettable true story of love, loss and laughter and sheds new light on a man you may think you know.

Want to perform this show?

Cautions

  • Caution Mild Adult Mild Adult Themes

Details

  • Genre: Period, Docudrama/History
  • Time Period: 16th Century/Elizabethan
  • Cast Attributes: Expandable Casting
  • Target Audience: Adult

Authors

Lauren Gunderson

Lauren Gunderson is one of the most produced playwrights in America since 2015, topping the list thrice, including 2022/23. She is a two-time winner of the Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award for I and You and The Book of Will, the William Inge Distinguished Achievement in Theater ...

View full profile