Lavinia

by Evalena Lakin

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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  • Bryan Stubbles: Lavinia

    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.

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
  • Demetrius
    Character Age
    Early 20s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Cisgender Male
  • Chirion
    Character Age
    Early 20s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Cisgender 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

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Queen Mary University of London, Year 2017