Trumbo

Trumbo Red, White & Blacklisted by Christopher Trumbo

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Productions (48)
Comedy/Drama
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85 - 95 minutes
2 M, 
Content Notes: Adult content and some mild adult language
Set: Minimal.

When legendary screenwriter Dalton Trumbo stood up to the House Un-American Activities Committee in 1947, he was thrown in prison and blacklisted as one of the "Hollywood Ten." Based on his brilliant and razor-sharp letters to friends, former friends, and family, Trumbo reveals how the author of Spartacus, Roman Holiday, and Exodus took on Congress, Hollywood, and the Red Scare -- and won.

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $85
Standard Edition $13.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99

*The per performance fee begins at $85. Your per performance fee will be provided during the ordering process.

Play Details

When legendary screenwriter Dalton Trumbo stood up to the House Un-American Activities Committee in 1947, he was thrown in prison and blacklisted as one of the "Hollywood Ten." Based on his brilliant and razor-sharp letters to friends, former friends, and family, Trumbo reveals how the author of Spartacus, Roman Holiday, and Exodus took on Congress, Hollywood, and the Red Scare -- and won.

  • Comedy/Drama
  • |
  • 85 - 95 minutes
  • 2 M, 
  • Content Notes: Adult content and some mild adult language
  • Set: Minimal.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-177-5

Published Reviews

"Positively sizzles with wit...sweet, sad and ultimately uplifting, Trumbo is a great history lesson and a reminder that, many years ago, people wrote letters, and, on occasion, the craft of those letters ascended to art."

Variety

Production History

AUG 25, 2023 - AUG 26, 2023
Azuay Community Theater
Cuenca, Ecuador
Azuay Community TheaterCuenca, Ecuador
FEB 10, 2023 - MAR 07, 2023
N/A
Plainfield, VT United States
N/APlainfield, VT United States
MAY 13, 2022 - MAY 15, 2022
Bas Bleu Theatre Company
Fort Collins, CO United States
Bas Bleu Theatre CompanyFort Collins, CO United States
OCT 22, 2020 - OCT 27, 2020
Bas Bleu Theatre Company
Fort Collins, CO United States
Bas Bleu Theatre CompanyFort Collins, CO United States
OCT 20, 2020 - NOV 08, 2020
Invisible Theatre
Tucson, AZ United States
Invisible TheatreTucson, AZ United States
OCT 06, 2020 - OCT 06, 2020
Wetumpka Depot Players
Wetumpka, AL United States
Wetumpka Depot PlayersWetumpka, AL United States
MAR 20, 2020 - MAR 22, 2020
N/A
Meadville, PA United States
N/AMeadville, PA United States
MAR 21, 2019 - MAR 31, 2019
Cape Fear Regional Theatre
Fayetteville, NC United States
Cape Fear Regional TheatreFayetteville, NC United States
NOV 02, 2018 - NOV 04, 2018
Fremont Community Theatre
Fremont, OH United States
Fremont Community TheatreFremont, OH United States
JUL 20, 2017 - AUG 05, 2017
South Park Theatre
South Park, PA United States
South Park TheatreSouth Park, PA United States
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MAR 21, 2019 - MAR 31, 2019
Cape Fear Regional Theatre
Fayetteville, NC United States
Cape Fear Regional TheatreFayetteville, NC United States
MAY 02, 2013 - MAY 19, 2013
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble
Glen Ellyn, IL United States
Buffalo Theatre EnsembleGlen Ellyn, IL United States
AUG 27, 2008 - SEP 28, 2008
Rep Stage
Columbia, MD United States
Rep StageColumbia, MD United States
MAY 04, 2008 - JUN 02, 2008
TimeLine Theatre Company
Chicago, IL United States
TimeLine Theatre CompanyChicago, IL United States
FEB 14, 2008 - FEB 24, 2008
Barrington Stage Company
Pittsfield, MA United States
Barrington Stage CompanyPittsfield, MA United States
OCT 19, 2005 - NOV 13, 2005
Falcon Theatre
Burbank, CA United States
Falcon TheatreBurbank, CA United States
MAR 08, 2005 - MAR 20, 2005
Post Street Theatre
San Francisco, CA United States
Post Street TheatreSan Francisco, CA United States
FEB 08, 2005 - MAR 06, 2005
Huntington Theatre Company
Boston, MA United States
Huntington Theatre CompanyBoston, MA United States
JAN 25, 2005 - JAN 30, 2005
Pantages Theatre
Minneapolis, MN United States
Pantages TheatreMinneapolis, MN United States
NOV 20, 2004 - NOV 21, 2004
The Steamplant Theatre
Salida, CO United States
The Steamplant TheatreSalida, CO United States
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