Characters: 1 male (Optional Ensemble up to 15
Running time 50 minutes.
Frontiersman scout James P. Beckwourth is credited with discovering the most accessible route into northern California in the 1800's known today as the "Beckwourth Pass." Named a chief of the Crow Nation Jim Beckwourth's many feats and accomplishments have gone largely unsung in American history. Who among us grew up reading about the "black Daniel Boone?" A wonderful immersion into the life and character of one of America's best told with wit honesty and great story-telling style. By making obscure but important history come alive this play is a good vehicle for school touring or a way to introduce history in a novel way to classes. By the co-author of the very popular
Winning Monologues From The Beginnings Workshop
as seen on the Bravo television network.