Synopsis
Teller of Tales
Published by Samuel French Inc
Large Mixed Cast
Young Robert Louis Stevenson defies chronic ill health and Victorian family traditions by going places and taking risks
His high spirits and sparkling talent dazzle London's literati until a turbulent romance sends him on a reckless odyssey to California
A stranger in colorful old Monterey, he finds that winning at love becomes a life and death struggle to salvage his writing career and save himself
Launched with simultaneous premieres in Scotland and California, Teller of Tales has a powerful script, witty lyrics and a memorable musical score ranging from reel to ragtime
"Well told ... with melodic music" ~ Scotland on Sunday
"An ambitious, entertaining musical" ~ Carmel Pine Cone
"An irrepressible, living portrait of a great writer" ~ Monterey County Herald