Boann and the Well of Wisdom is a two-character poetic drama based on the myth of Boann (the Irish goddess of poetry). The young, spirited Boann and her father, Nechtan, run the White Cow pub atop a forbidden well in Kildare, Ireland. Boann wants to innovate while Nechtan wants the pub to remain as it is.
Starring Kylie Logan as Boann and James Armstrong as Nechtan with live musician Mary Courtney, Boann and the Well of Wisdom had three very successful productions in New York City in 2022:
The 1st Irish Theatre Festival in January
The New York Theater Festival in June
An Beal Bocht Cafe in the Bronx in September (flyer attached)
The New York Irish Arts said, “"Kearns has crafted a tale of beauty and truth ..."