The Lost Boy by Ronald Gabriel Paolillo

(45)
Productions (206)
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.

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.

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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.

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  • 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

    Production History

    SEP 12, 2025 - SEP 21, 2025
    Cite des Arts
    Lafayette, LA United States
    Cite des ArtsLafayette, LA United States
    APR 29, 2025 - APR 30, 2025
    Bridgeland Theatre Company
    Cypress, TX United States
    Bridgeland Theatre CompanyCypress, TX United States
    APR 11, 2025 - APR 13, 2025
    The Independent School
    Wichita, KS United States
    The Independent SchoolWichita, KS United States
    MAR 25, 2025 - APR 05, 2025
    Groesbeck High School
    Teague, TX United States
    Groesbeck High SchoolTeague, TX United States
    MAR 19, 2025 - MAR 21, 2025
    Jersey Village High School
    Jersey Village, TX United States
    Jersey Village High SchoolJersey Village, TX United States
    MAR 06, 2025 - MAY 16, 2025
    POTTSBORO HIGH SCHOOL
    POTTSBORO, TX United States
    POTTSBORO HIGH SCHOOLPOTTSBORO, TX United States
    MAR 05, 2025 - MAY 25, 2025
    De Leon High School
    De Leon, TX United States
    De Leon High SchoolDe Leon, TX United States
    FEB 25, 2025 - MAY 31, 2025
    Spring Hill High School
    Longview, TX United States
    Spring Hill High SchoolLongview, TX United States
    FEB 19, 2025 - MAR 07, 2025
    N/A
    Richmond, TX United States
    N/ARichmond, TX United States
    FEB 07, 2025 - FEB 08, 2025
    The University School
    Hunting Valley, OH United States
    The University SchoolHunting Valley, OH United States
    1 of 21
    SEP 12, 2025 - SEP 21, 2025
    Cite des Arts
    Lafayette, LA United States
    Cite des ArtsLafayette, LA United States
    APR 29, 2025 - APR 30, 2025
    Bridgeland Theatre Company
    Cypress, TX United States
    Bridgeland Theatre CompanyCypress, TX United States
    APR 11, 2025 - APR 13, 2025
    The Independent School
    Wichita, KS United States
    The Independent SchoolWichita, KS United States
    MAR 25, 2025 - APR 05, 2025
    Groesbeck High School
    Teague, TX United States
    Groesbeck High SchoolTeague, TX United States
    MAR 19, 2025 - MAR 21, 2025
    Jersey Village High School
    Jersey Village, TX United States
    Jersey Village High SchoolJersey Village, TX United States
    MAR 06, 2025 - MAY 16, 2025
    POTTSBORO HIGH SCHOOL
    POTTSBORO, TX United States
    POTTSBORO HIGH SCHOOLPOTTSBORO, TX United States
    MAR 05, 2025 - MAY 25, 2025
    De Leon High School
    De Leon, TX United States
    De Leon High SchoolDe Leon, TX United States
    FEB 25, 2025 - MAY 31, 2025
    Spring Hill High School
    Longview, TX United States
    Spring Hill High SchoolLongview, TX United States
    FEB 19, 2025 - MAR 07, 2025
    N/A
    Richmond, TX United States
    N/ARichmond, TX United States
    SEP 15, 2014 - SEP 16, 2014
    N/A
    New York, NY United States
    N/ANew York, NY United States

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