Israel Potter — JOE BRAVACO

The Almost True and Truly Remarkable Adventures of Israel Potter

Co-written with Larry Rosler ‍ ‍

An ordinary Revolutionary War soldier becomes an unlikely hero in this fast-moving, actor-driven adventure inspired by Herman Melville's forgotten—and only comic—novel.

Swept from the battlefields of the Revolution into an astonishing journey across England and France, Israel Potter survives imprisonment, shipwrecks, espionage, and impossible twists of fate while never losing hope of returning home.

Blending history, humor, romance, and adventure, this imaginative stage adaptation celebrates the resilience of an ordinary man swept into extraordinary events.

Press‍ ‍

"…very funny but with an undercurrent of the serious … Israel Potter delivers a powerful message …worth seeing ... Go and remind yourself what really makes this country great. “ - Bennington Banner ‍

“…deeply affecting… theatrical fun..…it was both a lively and invigorating experience… - Berkshire Edge

“It didn’t take long before the audience became fully engrossed in Israel’s worldly adventures.…inventive and wildly creative… a thought-provoking historical comedy…” -On Stage

“Not a conventional period piece, but a show with a contemporary spin . . . very funny and very engaging . . .
a rollicking adventure!”- Theatre Talk, WBTN

“A rollicking, humorous story that delights audience members as much as it enlightens them.” - Laconia Daily Sun

Testimonials‍ ‍

"What a romp! Witty and bubbling over with energy and fun. A versatile theatre company could bounce along breathlessly with it." - Associate Director Stacey Gregg , Shakespeare's New Globe Theatre

“I loved the play… one of the most interesting and moving plays I’ve ever seen. .. relevant and meaningful. Bravissimo” - Susan Dunn, PhD, Professor of Humanities, Williams College

” I am rarely left with such strong emotions ... We need this play more than ever before. ” - Peter Lourie, MFA, Department of English and American Literatures, Middlebury College

CAST: Six ( 4M, 2F)