CALL ME ELIZABETH

Fresh off her 1961 Academy Awards triumph and a recent brush with death, Elizabeth Taylor is struggling with her hardest role yet: herself. Through an intimate conversation with her biographer, Call Me Elizabeth examines the movie star’s early life, career, and loves as she grapples with the culture of celebrity and her place as Hollywood’s brightest star.

critics are saying:

★★★★★!
”Brilliant! A must-watch for any Elizabeth Taylor fan!”
— Matilda Cox, The Ed Fringe Review

“A shattering, exquisite performance that should not be missed.”
— Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review

★★★★★!
"In a sensitive and finely-acted performance, Kayla Boye captures the instantly recognizable voice and mannerisms of Elizabeth Taylor and wins her audience’s hearts. Whether you're interested in the Golden Age of Hollywood, or simply in the stories of female powerhouses, you're in for a real treat with this superb show."
— Isabella Briers, The Ed Fringe Review

“Kayla Boye triumphs by combining the cerebral precision of creative research with the emotional depth of fine acting.”
— John Lavitt, The Hollywood Times

“Captivating! A brilliantly polished production!”
— Bethan Highgate-Betts, Three Weeks Edinburgh

★★★★★!
"The Queen of Hollywood has arrived in Edinburgh…writer/actress Kayla Boye delivers Elizabeth Taylor’s alluring presence and brings to life her ability to be both a star and a much-loved persona.”
— Richard Purden, The Edinburgh Reporter

“A totally entertaining show and outstanding performance. Do not miss it!”
— Shari Barrett, BroadwayWorld LA

★★★★!
“Boye’s wry sense of humour brings a delightful cheek to her role as the Hollywood icon.”
— Donna M. Day, North West End UK

“It requires temerity to play Elizabeth Taylor, arguably the most luminously beautiful woman to earn the title of Hollywood ‘star,’ in the largest, most grandiose sense of the word. Boye sells her confessional with panache…and packs a wallop.”
— F. Kathleen Foley, Stage Raw

★★★★!
”To hold an audience’s attention for a dialogue driven show like this is a skill in its own right, and Kayla Boye achieves this with ease.”
— Tom King, Arts Reviews Edinburgh

“Kayla Boye nails this role as the title character in her one-woman show, Call Me Elizabeth, as – who else? – none other than the legendary Elizabeth Taylor. Call Me Elizabeth is for theatergoers who are fans of live stage shows about Hollywood history; celebrities; women-centered productions; juicy gossip; of course, Taylor herself; and, in general, of fine acting.”
— Ed Rampell, Hollywood Progressive

★★★★!
”A heartfelt embodiment of an icon.”
— Rachel Louise Martin, West End Best Friend

“Call Me Elizabeth is an absolutely flawless play!”
— Samantha Simmonds-Ronceros, NoHo Arts District

“Beautifully filmed!
A great, 70-minute, one-woman brava performance.”
— Paul Lisnek, WGN Radio

“It’s a virtual tour de force…wherein the captivating Boye unfolds her rich, stylish and complex portrait of Elizabeth Taylor.”
— Ed Tracy, PicksinSix

“Boye is a fascinating actress, also an attractive, multi-talented one…Boye becomes Elizabeth Taylor…and has written a clear and thoughtful dramatization of Taylor’s life story.”
—Regina Belt-Daniels, Northwest Herald

“Kayla Boye becomes the superstar.”
— Al Bresloff, Around the Town Chicago

“Riveting!
Call Me Elizabeth is beautiful to watch."
— Guy D’Astolfo, After Hours Youngstown

"Kayla Boye created Call Me Elizabeth, in part, as a showcase for her talents…Mission accomplished. After reviewing a lot of online productions in the last year, Call Me Elizabeth easily is the most polished.”
— Andy Gray, Tribune Chronicle