Twelfth Night (as told by Malvolio)

by David Hansen

A 45-minute adaptation that recasts the Bard’s classic tale as a 1980s teen romance. Incoming freshman Viola passes as a boy, becoming best buds with senior Orsino, and getting entangled in his attempts to attracts the attention of queen bee Olivia, who is still mourning the death of her brother. The too-cool-for-school Malvolio doles out plenty of attitude until he also becomes the subject of a harmful prank...

A 45-minute adaptation that recasts the Bard’s classic tale as a 1980s teen romance. Incoming freshman Viola passes as a boy, becoming best buds with senior Orsino, and getting entangled in his attempts to attracts the attention of queen bee Olivia, who is still mourning the death of her brother. The too-cool-for-school Malvolio doles out plenty of attitude until he also becomes the subject of a harmful prank. By the end of the school day, however, everyone has something to smile about.

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Twelfth Night (as told by Malvolio)

Character Information

ORSINO: Senior preppy
MALVOLIO: Junior hipster
VIOLA: Freshman new kid
OLIVIA: Senior fashionista
  • Orsino
    Senior preppy.
    Character Age
    17
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any race/ethnic identity
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Malvolio
    Junior hipster.
    Character Age
    16
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any race/ethnic identity
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Viola
    Freshman new kid.
    Character Age
    14
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any race/ethnic identity
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Olivia
    Senior fashionista.
    Character Age
    17
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any race/ethnic identity
    Character Gender Identity
    Female

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Great Lakes Theater, Year 2016