"My Dearest Friend is not a history book. It is the intimate story of two extraordinary people that transcends history. That's a tale worth telling."
John Quinn, Encore Michigan
A True Love Story
John Adams - Founding Father and architect of our Constitution
Abigail Adams - our first feminist; wife and mother of Presidents
John Adams - "Father of the Navy"
Abigail Adams - our first Abolitionist
John and Abigail - one of the greatest love stories and partnerships in U.S. History
Their story and America's story told in a touching flashback using their own words through the wealth of their amazing correspondence from their courtship and throughout their long marriage.
John Quinn, Encore Michigan
A True Love Story
John Adams - Founding Father and architect of our Constitution
Abigail Adams - our first feminist; wife and mother of Presidents
John Adams - "Father of the Navy"
Abigail Adams - our first Abolitionist
John and Abigail - one of the greatest love stories and partnerships in U.S. History
Their story and America's story told in a touching flashback using their own words through the wealth of their amazing correspondence from their courtship and throughout their long marriage.
Notable Performances Include:
Extended run at the Snug Theatre, Marine City, MI
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, MI
120th Anniversary Celebration of the Sophie De Marsac Campau Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Grand Rapids, MI
Women's City Club, Grand Rapids, MI
Presidential History Series, Grace A. Dow Memorial Library, Midland, MI
Porter Hills Retirement Community, Grand Rapids, MI
Constitution Week Celebration, Davenport University, Grand Rapids, MI
Dog Story Theatre, Grand Rapids, MI
LowellArts, Lowell, MI
Extended run at the Snug Theatre, Marine City, MI
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, MI
120th Anniversary Celebration of the Sophie De Marsac Campau Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Grand Rapids, MI
Women's City Club, Grand Rapids, MI
Presidential History Series, Grace A. Dow Memorial Library, Midland, MI
Porter Hills Retirement Community, Grand Rapids, MI
Constitution Week Celebration, Davenport University, Grand Rapids, MI
Dog Story Theatre, Grand Rapids, MI
LowellArts, Lowell, MI
My Dearest Friend, by Mary G. Kron chronicles the true love story of the lives of John and Abigail Adams. Using primary sources, Kron has created a touching flash-back of the high points of their life together through the American Revolution and beyond. This two-character play brings history alive in a new way. Feel the anxiety as Abigail witnesses the war at her doorstep, while John is in Philadelphia stubbornly trying to get Congress to agree to declare independency. Learn of their love for each other and the struggles of their many and long separations while John was making history at home and abroad and Abby kept the farm together and raised their children almost single-handedly. Discover how forward-thinking they were in matters of equality for women and the issue of slavery. Come to a deeper understanding and appreciation of American history as you join Gary E. Mitchell and Mary Beth Quillin for this stunning new play.
Davenport University performance, September, 2012. Photos: Michael Croff.
"Methinks we had the real John and Abigail in Marcellus!" Library patron, Marcellus Twp. Library
My Dearest Friend is both educational and entertaining. The one-act version is especially appropriate for middle school and high school assemblies. Adult audiences will enjoy the love, strength and remarkable relationship of this Founding couple, while learning new facts that they didn't learn in history class! Study guide and bibliography provided for teachers and students. Click to Download a copy.
This production has been adjudicated by the MI Arts & Humanities Touring Directory, and has been featured in the Touring Arts Directory since 2013. A new directory will be soon be available online on the Humanities Council website; www.michiganhumanities.org. Non-profit organizations that would like to host either the full length show or the one act version can apply for a Touring grant to defray up to 60% of the costs of bringing us to your venue!
Please check the Michigan Humanities website for more information.
The current granting application process has closed and all fund have been committed.
All of our productions are eligible for the Touring Directory grants, and as Michigan residents and artists are eligible for up to 60% of costs to your non-profit venue.
Please check the Michigan Humanities website for more information.
The current granting application process has closed and all fund have been committed.
All of our productions are eligible for the Touring Directory grants, and as Michigan residents and artists are eligible for up to 60% of costs to your non-profit venue.
Price List
My Dearest Friend
Kent County, MI One Act $300*
Two Act $400*
West MI Region One Act $350*
Two Act $450*
Elsewhere in MI One Act $450 * **
Two Act $550 * **
Outside MI PLEASE CALL US
*Non-profit Rate. For profit organizations add $35 for One Act or $75 for Two Act for My Dearest Friend to cover royalty fee.
** Less depending on mileage, overnight accommodations and if we are able to book more than one venue in your area.
For more information, click here.
My Dearest Friend is produced by special arrangement with
Dramagon Playwriting and Theatrical Services.
My Dearest Friend
Kent County, MI One Act $300*
Two Act $400*
West MI Region One Act $350*
Two Act $450*
Elsewhere in MI One Act $450 * **
Two Act $550 * **
Outside MI PLEASE CALL US
*Non-profit Rate. For profit organizations add $35 for One Act or $75 for Two Act for My Dearest Friend to cover royalty fee.
** Less depending on mileage, overnight accommodations and if we are able to book more than one venue in your area.
For more information, click here.
My Dearest Friend is produced by special arrangement with
Dramagon Playwriting and Theatrical Services.
Meet the Playwright
Mary G. Kron comes to play-writing from over 30 years’ experience in the theater as a performer, director and instructor. She earned her BFA in Directing/Acting from Central Michigan University. Mary then pursued professional and community theater credits in the West Michigan area as both director and actor, also teaching voice, acting and musical theater. Mary began writing plays in response to the very specific needs of Grand Rapids Civic Theatre’s summer camps and performance classes. The very first script she submitted to a publishing house – Rock of Ages – was accepted and is available through Playscripts, Inc. Other scripts are available at Dramagon.com. In addition to GEM Theatrics, Mary’s scripts have been commissioned by the Grand Haven Library’s Historical Society, MomsBloom, and Grand Rapids Civic Theatre. Her plays have been produced by High Schools and Community Theaters around the country. With nearly 60 produced scripts to date, Mary divides her time between writing and Drama Dog Training LLC, her own canine instruction and boarding service.