My Dearest Friend, by Mary G. Kron chronicles the true love story of the lives of John and Abigail Adams. A touching flashback 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.
My Dearest Friend is both educational and entertaining. The one-act version is especially appropriate for middle and high school American history students. 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. See link below to download.
My Dearest Friend is produced by special arrangement with Dramagon Playwriting and Theatrical Services.
My Dearest Friend is both educational and entertaining. The one-act version is especially appropriate for middle and high school American history students. 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. See link below to download.
My Dearest Friend is produced by special arrangement with Dramagon Playwriting and Theatrical Services.
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Price List
My Dearest Friend
Kent County, MI One Act $200
Two Act $300
West MI Region One Act $250
Two Act $350
Elsewhere in MI One Act $350 *
Two Act $450 *
Outside MI PLEASE CALL US
* Less depending on mileage, overnight accommodations and if we are able to book more than one venue in your area.
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Promotional video and still photography for My Dearest Friend by Scott Baisden.
My Dearest Friend Starring Mary Beth Quillin and Gary E. Mitchell. Here John and Abigail Adams remember their courtship.
Meet the Playwright
Mary G. Kron comes to playwriting 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.
