Men on Boats
Venue
Nadine McGuire Theatre and Dance Pavilion
Address
1800 McCarty Dr
Gainesville, Florida 32603
Room
Black Box Theatre
March 6, 2026 – March 7, 2026
Friday March 6, 2026 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Saturday March 7, 2026 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Men on Boats
By Jaclyn Backhaus
Presented as part of Reader’s Theatre Series
Mar. 6 through 7, 2026
Black Box Theatre
Directed by Lauren Warhol Caldwell
Men on Boats is a witty, fast-paced retelling of the 1869 expedition of ten explorers navigating the uncharted American West. With sharp dialogue, Men on Boats offers a fresh and engaging take on historical narratives combining entertainment with thought-provoking insight. Energetic and clever, it encourages audiences to reflect on the ways stories are shared and remembered and is filled with merriment, camaraderie, and unstoppable momentum.