Twelfth Night (as told by Malvolio)

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

  • Viola
    14,
    Any race/ethnic identity
    ,
    Female
    Freshman new kid.
  • Orsino
    17,
    Any race/ethnic identity
    ,
    Male
    Senior preppy.
  • Olivia
    17,
    Any race/ethnic identity
    ,
    Female
    Senior fashionista.
  • Malvolio
    16,
    Any race/ethnic identity
    ,
    Male
    Junior hipster.

Production History

  • Professional
    ,
    Great Lakes Theater
    ,
    2016