White Crow

by Jonathan Salem Baskin

After losing his infant son, pioneering psychologist and psychical researcher William James dives into the conflict between the comfort of occultism and the certainty of science.

After losing his infant son, pioneering psychologist and psychical researcher William James dives into the conflict between the comfort of occultism and the certainty of science.

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White Crow

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  • Emilio Williams: White Crow by Jonathan Salem Baskin
    “

    While set in a very specific time period, and with historical characters, the play transcends its time and space to deal with questions of grief, and believe. I highly recommend this profound play filled with humanity and resonant questions.

    While set in a very specific time period, and with historical characters, the play transcends its time and space to deal with questions of grief, and believe. I highly recommend this profound play filled with humanity and resonant questions.

    ”

Character Information

Four distinct characters present themselves on stage.
  • William James
    Any age, though James needs to be believable as a husband and newly-tenured college professor.
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Alice Howe Gibbens James
    Any, though Alice must present herself as a believable wife of William James
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Richard Hodgson
    Richard is a historical figure but does not rely on any specific gender identity.
    Any
    Any
    Any
  • Leonora Piper
    Mediums were predominately women in the late 1800s and their gender identity was central to how the world saw them (and how they saw themselves).
    Any, though Leonora has to present as old enough to have multiple children.
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman