The Secret Sharer

The Secret Sharer by Greg Oliver Bodine

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Productions (5)
Drama
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50 - 60 minutes
10 M,  (7-12 actors possible: 7-12 M)
Content Notes: Mild adult language
Set: Unit set: ship's cabin interior with simple fly for scrim and rigging.

In 1909, an inexperienced, young sea captain is torn between his duty to his ship and his loyalty to a fugitive, to whom he has offered refuge after the murder of a mutinous crew member. Set against the background of the sea at the end of the "Age of Sail," the play explores the themes of race, morality and self-identity.

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $55
Standard Edition $11.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $75

*The per performance fee begins at $55. Your per performance fee will be provided during the ordering process.


Playscripts is pleased to offer an Archival Video License for an additional $150 for full-length plays and $75 for one-act plays.

Play Details

In 1909, an inexperienced, young sea captain is torn between his duty to his ship and his loyalty to a fugitive, to whom he has offered refuge after the murder of a mutinous crew member. Set against the background of the sea at the end of the "Age of Sail," the play explores the themes of race, morality and self-identity.

NOTE: An updated, 80-90 minute version of this play is available with a cast size of 8m, 1f. You may view a free sample of the revised version here. Please contact Playscripts for further details.

  • Drama
  • |
  • 50 - 60 minutes
  • 10 M,  (7-12 actors possible: 7-12 M)
  • Content Notes: Mild adult language
  • Set: Unit set: ship's cabin interior with simple fly for scrim and rigging.

Production History

NOV 10, 2005 - NOV 11, 2005
Catholic Memorial High School
West Roxbury, MA United States
Catholic Memorial High School West Roxbury, MA United States
NOV 07, 2005 - NOV 13, 2005
Woodward Academy
Woodward, IA United States
Woodward Academy Woodward, IA United States
OCT 15, 2001 - OCT 15, 2001
Magnet Theatre Company at the Mill Hill Playhouse (reading)
Trenton, NJ United States
Magnet Theatre Company at the Mill Hill Playhouse (reading) Trenton, NJ United States
AUG 25, 2001 - AUG 25, 2001
Manhattan Theatre Source (reading)
New York, NY United States
Manhattan Theatre Source (reading) New York, NY United States
AUG 18, 2001 - AUG 19, 2001
South Street Seaport Museum (reading)
New York, NY United States
South Street Seaport Museum (reading) New York, NY United States
No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.

Archival Video License

Playscripts is pleased to offer an Archival Video License to add to your order for an additional $150 for full-length plays and $75 for one-act plays.

This allows you to record one of your live performances for your internal archives only. This cannot be streamed.

For more information, please reach out to [email protected]