Twelve: A Tragedy by Reina Hardy

TEN MINUTES: A princess negotiates with a soldier in this subversive take on a classic fairy tale.
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Twelve: A Tragedy

Recommended by

  • Cheryl Bear:
    30 Jun. 2020
    “ An exquisite play filled with music, dancing and a fascinating exchange towards a better world. Well done! ”
  • Emma Goldman-Sherman:
    31 Jan. 2019
    “ How do we remake the world a better place? I really appreciate that Hardy asks this question in this fascinating piece filled with the potential for great stage pictures! Choreography! And Beauty! ”

Character Information

Add as many non-speaking actors as possible to represent the other princesses and the dancers of the other world, or feel free to find a different solution.

  • The Elder Princess
    Old, for a princess. Interpret that how you will.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s, 40s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Soldier
    Old enough to have seen the world. Interpret that how you will.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s, 40s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • The Younger Princess
    Younger than her sister. Non-speaking role.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Child, Teens, 20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    Everyday Inferno, NYC
    ,
    2017
  • Reading
    ,
    New York Madness
    ,
    2016