The Lost Boy by Ronald Gabriel Paolillo

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Drama
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110 - 120 minutes
3 W, 4 M,  (7-18 actors possible: 3-10 W, 4-8 M)
Set: Minimal. Stylistically suggested locations include a pub, two Scottish homes, a park, and Neverland.

Despite finding success and fame as a writer, James M. Barrie is dissatisfied with his work and his life. He returns to his hometown in Scotland to visit his mother, who still blames him for the long-ago death of his older brother in a skating pond. Haunted by the tragic accident and his mother's harsh words, James slowly begins to confront his family's tragic past with the help of an unexpected friendship and his own gift for storytelling. This fictionalized account of the birth of Peter Pan will warm the hearts of audiences everywhere who remember the magic and mystery of The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up.
There is a shorter version of this play available, ideal for competition use. Please contact Playscripts for details.

Pricing Information

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Standard Edition $13.99
eScript Digital Edition $17.5
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $150

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Play Details

Despite finding success and fame as a writer, James M. Barrie is dissatisfied with his work and his life. He returns to his hometown in Scotland to visit his mother, who still blames him for the long-ago death of his older brother in a skating pond. Haunted by the tragic accident and his mother's harsh words, James slowly begins to confront his family's tragic past with the help of an unexpected friendship and his own gift for storytelling. This fictionalized account of the birth of Peter Pan will warm the hearts of audiences everywhere who remember the magic and mystery of The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up.
There is a shorter version of this play available, ideal for competition use. Please contact Playscripts for details.

Special features:

  • There is a shorter version of this play available. Please contact Playscripts for details.

  • Click here for original set design.

  • An alternate version for a larger cast is also available; contact Playscripts for details.

    • Drama
    • |
    • 110 - 120 minutes
    • 3 W, 4 M,  (7-18 actors possible: 3-10 W, 4-8 M)
    • Set: Minimal. Stylistically suggested locations include a pub, two Scottish homes, a park, and Neverland.
    • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-057-0
  • Published Reviews

    "An important and entertaining work."

    Bob Heisler, The Journal News

    "Paolillo's new play is a magical, exhilarating flight of endearing wonder into the heart of defiant youth through the core of ageless innocence, by way of the haunting shores of regret to the triumphs of rebirth, love, and forgiveness... Destined to become a classic."

    David S. Skipper, President of Anon: The J.M. Barrie Society

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