Treasure Island

Treasure Island adapted by John Hildreth

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Adventure
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120 - 130 minutes
12 M,  (10-33 actors possible: 0-17 W, 10-33 M)
Content Notes: Mild adult language and adult content
Set: Flexible set.

This adventurous adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel finds young Jim Hawkins as he discovers a treasure map in a dead pirate's sea-chest. Jim is led on an expedition across the ocean to recover a fortune in plundered gold. Fair winds and favorable seas soon give way to mutiny, greed, and the evil machinations of a one-legged scoundrel named Long John Silver. Join Jim on an unforgettable adventure as he fights for his life -- and the lives of his friends -- in this legendary tale of piracy and heroism.

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Play Details

This adventurous adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel finds young Jim Hawkins as he discovers a treasure map in a dead pirate's sea-chest. Jim is led on an expedition across the ocean to recover a fortune in plundered gold. Fair winds and favorable seas soon give way to mutiny, greed, and the evil machinations of a one-legged scoundrel named Long John Silver. Join Jim on an unforgettable adventure as he fights for his life -- and the lives of his friends -- in this legendary tale of piracy and heroism.

  • Adventure
  • |
  • 120 - 130 minutes
  • 12 M,  (10-33 actors possible: 0-17 W, 10-33 M)
  • Content Notes: Mild adult language and adult content
  • Set: Flexible set.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-563-6

Published Reviews

"Yep, this is Treasure Island done right."

Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune

"...smart, funny, often savage..."

Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times

"...nothing short of stunning...we're confident this production could blow the others out of the water."

Suzy Evans, The Chicagoist

"It's a fun high-seas adventure for everyone."

Lisa Buscani, New City

"On the one hand, this is a violent and sobering story thick with casual, brutal killing and unbridled greed. On the other hand, it's rich with wry humor, even if that humor is often as black as Blackbeard's beard."

Catey Sullivan, Chicago Theatre Blog

Production History

APR 19, 2024 - APR 20, 2024
The Heights School
Potomac, MD United States
 The Heights School Potomac, MD United States
MAR 23, 2023 - MAR 26, 2023
The Commodore Players
Hazard, KY United States
 The Commodore Players Hazard, KY United States
MAR 10, 2023 - MAR 11, 2023
Williams Bay High School
Williams Bay, WI United States
 Williams Bay High School Williams Bay, WI United States
NOV 05, 2021 - NOV 06, 2021
Southwest Christian High School
Chaksa, MN United States
 Southwest Christian High School Chaksa, MN United States
NOV 16, 2017 - NOV 17, 2017
Manhattan Christian School
Manhattan, MT United States
 Manhattan Christian School Manhattan, MT United States
OCT 13, 2017 - OCT 14, 2017
ACT I
Cartersville, GA United States
 ACT I Cartersville, GA United States
OCT 30, 2015 - OCT 30, 2015
Church Hill Middle School
New Braunfels, TX United States
 Church Hill Middle School New Braunfels, TX United States
SEP 09, 2015 - NOV 09, 2015
Shore School - Senior School
Sydney, NSW Australia
 Shore School - Senior School Sydney, NSW Australia
NOV 14, 2013 - NOV 16, 2013
Gainesville High School
Gainesville, TX United States
 Gainesville High School Gainesville, TX United States
MAY 16, 2013 - MAY 18, 2013
Licking County Christian Academy
Heath, OH United States
 Licking County Christian Academy Heath, OH United States
MAY 12, 2011 - MAY 15, 2011
Hampshire Regional Drama Company
Westhampton, MA United States
 Hampshire Regional Drama Company Westhampton, MA United States
MAY 12, 2011 - MAY 13, 2011
Hampshire Regional Drama Company
Westhampton, MA United States
 Hampshire Regional Drama Company Westhampton, MA United States
MAR 18, 2011 - MAR 19, 2011
Aysgarth School
North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
 Aysgarth School North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
JAN 01, 2009 - DEC 31, 2009
Lifeline Theatre
Chicago, IL United States
 Lifeline Theatre Chicago, IL United States
APR 19, 2024 - APR 20, 2024
The Heights School
Potomac, MD United States
 The Heights School Potomac, MD United States
JAN 01, 2009 - DEC 31, 2009
Lifeline Theatre
Chicago, IL United States
 Lifeline Theatre Chicago, IL United States

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