Guenevere

by Susan Cinoman

Workshop- Connecticut Theatre Exchange, Washington, CT Directed by Tracy Liz Miller
Production- Bridge Street Theatre, Tempe, Arizona (Pandemic cancellation)
Finalist- Sag Harbor Tidal Wave Festival
Production- Otherworld Theatre Festival, Chicago, Illinois (Pandemic cancellation)
Winner Guilford Prize in Drama, Guilford, CT
Industry Reading, NYC with Tom Pelphrey and Kate Arrington directed by Karen Carpenter
Selected as a television project co-created with Susan Seidelman (Director Desperataly Seeking Susan)
Selected for Film Adaptation by Oscar nominated Timo Von Gunten
Selected for First 15- Capital Repertory Theatre, Albany, NY

When they come upon the legendary sword in the stone, it's Guenevere, not Arthur, who is able to pull it out. Arthur persuades Guenevere to let him take the credit and become King of England. Guenevere, regretting her mistake, spends half of her life trying to regain what rightfully belongs to her.

When they come upon the legendary sword in the stone, it's Guenevere, not Arthur, who is able to pull it out. Arthur persuades Guenevere to let him take the credit and become King of England. Guenevere, regretting her mistake, spends half of her life trying to regain what rightfully belongs to her.

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Guenevere

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  • Jessica Tocci: Guenevere by Susan Cinoman
    “

    I was lucky enough to be present at the 2019 reading of Guenevere. I'm such a sucker for a feminist adaptation of a classic tale. Guenevere does this seamlessly. Cinoman perfectly challenges patriarchial ideas that have existed for centuries. It leads the audience to question the very history they were raised to believe.

    I was lucky enough to be present at the 2019 reading of Guenevere. I'm such a sucker for a feminist adaptation of a classic tale. Guenevere does this seamlessly. Cinoman perfectly challenges patriarchial ideas that have existed for centuries. It leads the audience to question the very history they were raised to believe.

    ”
  • Emma Goldman-Sherman: Guenevere by Susan Cinoman
    “

    From the very start of this fabulous comedy, in the talented hands of Susan Cinoman, I knew this play would deliver on its promise. Guenevere tells a great story from a legend; mixes it up with a feminist lens that is 9 parts funny but also packs punch; entertains beginning to end; and authentically moves me!

    From the very start of this fabulous comedy, in the talented hands of Susan Cinoman, I knew this play would deliver on its promise. Guenevere tells a great story from a legend; mixes it up with a feminist lens that is 9 parts funny but also packs punch; entertains beginning to end; and authentically moves me!

    ”
  • Cheryl Bear: Guenevere by Susan Cinoman
    “

    In a patriarchal world, the man took the credit and the woman behind the legend has a great story to tell. Love!

    In a patriarchal world, the man took the credit and the woman behind the legend has a great story to tell. Love!

    ”
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One actor plays multiple characters (Mordred, Lancelot, First Guard)
Diversity preferred re:casting

Development History

  • Reading, Pawling Theatre Exchange, 2019
  • Reading, Guilford Performing Arts Festival, 2019
  • Commission, Guilford Performing Arts Festival/ Winner Prize in Drama, 2018
  • Reading, Ivoryton Playhouse Women's Play Initiative, 2016