The Book Women
Length: 75-90 minutes
Cast Size:
7-30 actors (suggested casting: 10F, 4M)
Genre:
Drama
Sub-Genre:
Historical
Synopsis:
In the midst of the Great Depression, in a community crushed by the collapse of coal, and isolated by the very mountains they call home, a group of determined librarians take to their horses to reach the people of Eastern Kentucky. With a dedication equal to the US Postal Service, these “Book Women'' deliver more than the books and magazines they carry in their saddlebags. They bring hope. They...Read More
In the midst of the Great Depression, in a community crushed by the collapse of coal, and isolated by the very mountains they call home, a group of determined librarians take to their horses to reach the people of Eastern Kentucky. With a dedication equal to the US Postal Service, these “Book Women'' deliver more than the books and magazines they carry in their saddlebags. They bring hope. They...Read More
Genre | Drama |
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Sub-genre | Historical |
Length Type | Full-Length |
Theme | Historical, Workplace, Social Significance |
Cast Size | 7-30 actors (suggested casting: 10F, 4M) |
Approx. Running Time | 75-90 minutes |
* Minimum Royalty: $85.00 / performance
Script PDF: $10.00
Acting Edition Book: $10.99
In the midst of the Great Depression, in a community crushed by the collapse of coal, and isolated by the very mountains they call home, a group of determined librarians take to their horses to reach the people of Eastern Kentucky. With a dedication equal to the US Postal Service, these “Book Women'' deliver more than the books and magazines they carry in their saddlebags. They bring hope. They bring dreams. They bring the promise that if we support one another, tomorrow will be better.