Inspired by ten lines from Titus Andronicus, this movement-based poetry play brings Shakespeare's most gruesome tragedy into the 21st century. Ancient Rome becomes modern-day university, Goths become frat bros, victim becomes survivor. As Lavinia's world transforms into a living nightmare, new text fuses with the old to give her the voice that Shakespeare did not.
Inspired by ten lines from Titus Andronicus, this movement-based poetry play brings Shakespeare's most gruesome tragedy into the 21st century. Ancient Rome becomes modern-day university, Goths become frat bros, victim becomes survivor. As Lavinia's world transforms into a living nightmare, new text fuses with the old to give her the voice that Shakespeare did not.
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Lavinia
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Lavinia
by Evalena Lakin
“
Powerful and disturbing play in conversation with Titus Andronicus. Worth a read. It will stay with you.
Powerful and disturbing play in conversation with Titus Andronicus. Worth a read. It will stay with you.
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Character Information
There must be no fewer than six Women of the City, but this is a "more the merrier" situation. As many as can fit on the stage, if possible.
100 might be a bit much.
Lavinia
Character Age
Late teens - early 20s
Character Race/Ethnic Identity
Any Race (BIPOC preferred)
Character Gender Identity
Cisgender Female
Can be played by:
Actor Age
Teens,
20s
Actor Gender Identity
Female
Demetrius
Character Age
Early 20s
Character Race/Ethnic Identity
Any
Character Gender Identity
Cisgender Male
Can be played by:
Actor Age
20s,
30s
Actor Gender Identity
Male
Chirion
Character Age
Early 20s
Character Race/Ethnic Identity
Any
Character Gender Identity
Cisgender Male
Can be played by:
Actor Age
20s,
30s
Actor Gender Identity
Male
Women of the City
As diverse as humanly possible, please.
Character Age
All ages
Character Race/Ethnic Identity
Any
Character Gender Identity
Cis Female or Gender Queer or Trans
Can be played by:
Actor Gender Identity
Female,
Non-binary
Development History
TypeReading, OrganizationQueen Mary University of London, Year2017