Dear Harvey

Dear Harvey by Patricia Loughrey, music by Thomas Hodges

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Productions (55)
Drama
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60 - 70 minutes
3 W, 4 M,  (7-21 actors possible: 3-10 W, 4-11 M)
Content Notes: Adult language (May be edited for school use upon request)
Set: Unit set, with screen and projector. (Slides and music provided upon request.)

Extensively researched and beautifully constructed, this documentary-style ensemble play recounts the life and lasting impact of groundbreaking LGBT activist and politician Harvey Milk, as told by the people who knew him best. Spoken word combines with multimedia and music as an ensemble cast moves in and out of the identities of real-world figures whose lives were forever altered by Milk's too-short career. This spirited play reaffirms his impact and the continued relevance of his campaign towards equality, three decades after his assassination.

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $105
Standard Edition $13.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $150

*The per performance fee begins at $105. Your per performance fee will be provided during the ordering process.


Playscripts is pleased to offer an Archival Video License for an additional $150 for full-length plays and $75 for one-act plays.

Play Details

Extensively researched and beautifully constructed, this documentary-style ensemble play recounts the life and lasting impact of groundbreaking LGBT activist and politician Harvey Milk, as told by the people who knew him best. Spoken word combines with multimedia and music as an ensemble cast moves in and out of the identities of real-world figures whose lives were forever altered by Milk's too-short career. This spirited play reaffirms his impact and the continued relevance of his campaign towards equality, three decades after his assassination.

Music and slides from the original production are available; contact Playscripts for details.

  • Drama
  • |
  • 60 - 70 minutes
  • 3 W, 4 M,  (7-21 actors possible: 3-10 W, 4-11 M)
  • Content Notes: Adult language (May be edited for school use upon request)
  • Set: Unit set, with screen and projector. (Slides and music provided upon request.)
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-145-4

Production History

NOV 15, 2024 - NOV 23, 2024
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI United States
Henry Ford College Dearborn, MI United States
JUL 21, 2023 - JUL 30, 2023
Acme Theatre Company
Davis, CA United States
Acme Theatre Company Davis, CA United States
JUN 02, 2023 - JUN 04, 2023
Westchester Sandbox Theatre
Scarsdale, NY United States
Westchester Sandbox Theatre Scarsdale, NY United States
OCT 14, 2022 - OCT 22, 2022
Center for the Arts at El Camino College
Torrance, CA United States
Center for the Arts at El Camino College Torrance, CA United States
MAY 24, 2020 - MAY 24, 2020
Breakthrough Workshop Theatre
La Jolla, CA United States
Breakthrough Workshop Theatre La Jolla, CA United States
JUL 12, 2019 - JUL 13, 2019
Diversionary Theatre
San Diego, CA United States
Diversionary Theatre San Diego, CA United States
MAY 22, 2019 - MAY 22, 2019
Celebration Theatre
West Hollywood, CA United States
Celebration Theatre West Hollywood, CA United States
FEB 03, 2019 - FEB 03, 2019
Breakthrough Workshop Theatre
La Jolla, CA United States
Breakthrough Workshop Theatre La Jolla, CA United States
OCT 11, 2018 - OCT 20, 2018
California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CA United States
California State University Long Beach Long Beach, CA United States
SEP 27, 2018 - SEP 29, 2018
HB Woodlawn
Arlington, VA United States
HB Woodlawn Arlington, VA United States
JUN 10, 2018 - JUN 10, 2018
Breakthrough Workshop Theatre
San Diego, CA United States
Breakthrough Workshop Theatre San Diego, CA United States
MAY 22, 2018 - MAY 22, 2018
Celebration Theatre
West Hollywood, CA United States
Celebration Theatre West Hollywood, CA United States
DEC 01, 2017 - DEC 03, 2017
Act V Productions, Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, PA United States
Act V Productions, Shippensburg University Shippensburg, PA United States
MAY 22, 2017 - MAY 24, 2017
Greenhaircreative
Charlotte, NC United States
Greenhaircreative Charlotte, NC United States
MAY 07, 2017 - MAY 07, 2017
Breakthrough Workshop Theatre
San Diego, CA United States
Breakthrough Workshop Theatre San Diego, CA United States
JUN 26, 2016 - JUN 26, 2016
Breakthrough Workshop Theatre
San Diego, CA United States
Breakthrough Workshop Theatre San Diego, CA United States
DEC 10, 2015 - DEC 11, 2015
College Players
San Francisco, CA United States
College Players San Francisco, CA United States
DEC 10, 2015 - DEC 11, 2015
College Players
San Francisco, CA United States
College Players San Francisco, CA United States
APR 22, 2015 - APR 26, 2015
Clarion University Theatre
Clarion, PA United States
Clarion University Theatre Clarion, PA United States
MAR 22, 2015 - MAR 22, 2015
Breakthrough Workshop Theatre
San Diego, CA United States
Breakthrough Workshop Theatre San Diego, CA United States
MAY 22, 2014 - MAY 24, 2014
Theatre Out
Santa Ana, CA United States
Theatre Out Santa Ana, CA United States
FEB 27, 2014 - FEB 27, 2014
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School
South Paris, ME United States
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School South Paris, ME United States
FEB 01, 2014 - FEB 01, 2014
Georgetown University
Washington , DC United States
Georgetown University Washington , DC United States
JUL 01, 2013 - JUL 07, 2013
Breakthrough Workshop Theatre
San Diego, CA United States
Breakthrough Workshop Theatre San Diego, CA United States
MAY 26, 2013 - MAY 26, 2013
Limehouse Theatre
Dallas, TX United States
Limehouse Theatre Dallas, TX United States
MAY 23, 2013 - MAY 23, 2013
Bulldog Pride Fund
Fresno, CA United States
Bulldog Pride Fund Fresno, CA United States
MAY 22, 2013 - MAY 22, 2013
Bulldog Pride Fund
Fresno, CA United States
Bulldog Pride Fund Fresno, CA United States
MAR 07, 2013 - MAR 07, 2013
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School
oxford, ME United States
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School oxford, ME United States
FEB 22, 2013 - MAY 03, 2013
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA United States
San Diego State University San Diego, CA United States
JAN 27, 2013 - JAN 27, 2013
Breakthrough Workshop Theatre
San Diego, CA United States
Breakthrough Workshop Theatre San Diego, CA United States
JAN 18, 2013 - FEB 24, 2013
New Conservatory Theatre Center
San Francisco, CA United States
New Conservatory Theatre Center San Francisco, CA United States
DEC 07, 2012 - DEC 07, 2012
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA United States
San Diego State University San Diego, CA United States
OCT 18, 2012 - OCT 21, 2012
Angels Theatre Company
Lincoln, NE United States
Angels Theatre Company Lincoln, NE United States
JUN 08, 2012 - JUN 08, 2012
Prairie Pride Coalition
Normal, IL United States
Prairie Pride Coalition Normal, IL United States
MAY 26, 2012 - MAY 26, 2012
Limehouse Theatre
Austin, TX United States
Limehouse Theatre Austin, TX United States
NOV 18, 2011 - DEC 09, 2011
San Diego State University
Coronado, CA United States
San Diego State University Coronado, CA United States
MAY 22, 2011 - MAY 22, 2011
The Empty Space
Bakersfield, CA United States
The Empty Space Bakersfield, CA United States
MAY 22, 2011 - MAY 22, 2011
New Mexico GLBTQ Centers, Inc.
Las Cruces, NM United States
New Mexico GLBTQ Centers, Inc. Las Cruces, NM United States
APR 22, 2011 - APR 23, 2011
Fort Lewis College Theatre
Durango, CO United States
Fort Lewis College Theatre Durango, CO United States
APR 08, 2011 - APR 10, 2011
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA United States
California State University, Fresno Fresno, CA United States
MAR 31, 2011 - APR 01, 2011
Globe/USD MFA Program
San Diego, CA United States
Globe/USD MFA Program San Diego, CA United States
DEC 03, 2010 - DEC 12, 2010
Chester College Of New England
Chester, NH United States
Chester College Of New England Chester, NH United States
OCT 22, 2010 - OCT 22, 2010
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN United States
Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN United States
FEB 25, 2011 - FEB 27, 2011
CESCaL International School Counselors Conference
San Diego, CA United States
CESCaL International School Counselors Conference San Diego, CA United States
JAN 01, 2011 - MAR 31, 2011
Imperial Court Kentucky tour for Milk Foundation
, KY United States
Imperial Court Kentucky tour for Milk Foundation , KY United States
DEC 01, 2010 - DEC 31, 2010
Georgetown University
Washington, DC United States
Georgetown University Washington, DC United States
DEC 01, 2010 - DEC 31, 2010
First Grace United Church of Christ
Akron, OH United States
First Grace United Church of Christ Akron, OH United States
NOV 05, 2010 - NOV 21, 2010
SUNY Albany
Albany, NY United States
SUNY Albany Albany, NY United States
NOV 01, 2010 - NOV 30, 2010
South Mountain Community College
Phoenix, AZ United States
South Mountain Community College Phoenix, AZ United States
SEP 24, 2010 - OCT 02, 2010
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA United States
San Diego State University San Diego, CA United States
SEP 01, 2010 - OCT 31, 2010
The Beat Project
Los Angeles, CA United States
The Beat Project Los Angeles, CA United States
AUG 20, 2010 - AUG 28, 2010
Diversionary Theatre at FringeNYC
New York, NY United States
Diversionary Theatre at FringeNYC New York, NY United States
MAY 28, 2010 - JUN 12, 2010
The Empty Space
Bakersfield, CA United States
The Empty Space Bakersfield, CA United States
MAY 12, 2010 - MAY 12, 2010
Harvey B. Milk Foundation (Gala Reading)
Sacramento, CA United States
Harvey B. Milk Foundation (Gala Reading) Sacramento, CA United States
APR 18, 2009 - APR 25, 2009
Diversionary Theatre (World Premiere)
San Diego, CA United States
Diversionary Theatre (World Premiere) San Diego, CA United States
NOV 15, 2024 - NOV 23, 2024
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI United States
Henry Ford College Dearborn, MI United States
JAN 18, 2013 - FEB 24, 2013
New Conservatory Theatre Center
San Francisco, CA United States
New Conservatory Theatre Center San Francisco, CA United States
JAN 01, 2011 - MAR 31, 2011
Imperial Court Kentucky tour for Milk Foundation
, KY United States
Imperial Court Kentucky tour for Milk Foundation , KY United States
SEP 01, 2010 - OCT 31, 2010
The Beat Project
Los Angeles, CA United States
The Beat Project Los Angeles, CA United States