TRILOGY

by Matt Barbot

The epic, foundational high fantasy series THE ENDURANCE TRILOGY is finally getting the big-picture franchise film treatment its always deserved, bringing together a group of friends to watch each one of the saga’s three installments over the years. As they get older, and their fantasy escapism comes into conflict with harsh realities, their friendships are tested. Who do the stories we love really belong to?

The epic, foundational high fantasy series THE ENDURANCE TRILOGY is finally getting the big-picture franchise film treatment its always deserved, bringing together a group of friends to watch each one of the saga’s three installments over the years. As they get older, and their fantasy escapism comes into conflict with harsh realities, their friendships are tested. Who do the stories we love really belong to?

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TRILOGY

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  • Shaun Leisher: TRILOGY by Matt Barbot
    “

    A group of friends bonded together through a shared love of a piece of pop culture. I really loved this play and all the poignant questions it raises. Questions that will be rolling around in my brain for a long time. We need to think about things like what to do when creators of art we love prove to be problematic. Another thing this play explores is the possibility for people to change. I'm going to be thinking about this play for awhile. Bravo!!

    A group of friends bonded together through a shared love of a piece of pop culture. I really loved this play and all the poignant questions it raises. Questions that will be rolling around in my brain for a long time. We need to think about things like what to do when creators of art we love prove to be problematic. Another thing this play explores is the possibility for people to change. I'm going to be thinking about this play for awhile. Bravo!!

    ”
  • Gina Femia: TRILOGY by Matt Barbot
    “

    As a lover of geek culture, I cannot recommend this play more highly! I was lucky enough to read early drafts and am desperate to see this play on our stages. If you ever stayed up 'til midnight to watch a release or have ever donned a costume along with your friends, you must read this poignant play.

    As a lover of geek culture, I cannot recommend this play more highly! I was lucky enough to read early drafts and am desperate to see this play on our stages. If you ever stayed up 'til midnight to watch a release or have ever donned a costume along with your friends, you must read this poignant play.

    ”

Character Information

All characters age over the course of six years. Gio is a nonbinary character, and should be interpreted by a nonbinary performer.
  • Deeana
    Begins the play as a high school senior. One of two kids from Queens instead of Manhattan. Franky’s best friend.
    Black
    She/her
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Franky
    Begins the play as a high school senior. The other kid from Queens. Deeana’s best friend.
    Filipino
    he/him
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Rob
    Begins the play as a high school senior. Upper West Side born and raised, private school educated, a close friend of Franky’s and something of a ringleader.
    White
    he/him
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Paul
    Begins the play as a high school senior. Close to Franky and Rob. A nice guy.
    White
    he/him
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Julie
    Enters the play in the second act as a college student, dating Rob. A breath of fresh air. May not be from New York.
    white or white presenting
    She/her
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American,
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American,
      Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,
      South Asian or South Asian American,
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Jon
    Begins the play as a high school senior. Close with Gio – an inseparable unit. Smarter and more sensitive than he seems.
    White or Latino
    he/him
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Gio
    Begins the play as a high school sophomore. At the start, Gio is not yet out as nonbinary.
    White or Latinx/e
    they/he
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary

Development History

  • Reading, Two River Theatre, 2022
  • Commission, Two River Theater , 2019

Awards

  • National Playwrights Conference
    Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
    Semi-Finalist
    2023