Leviathan

by Emily C. A. Snyder

Inspired by the short playlet by Thornton Wilder, A young nobleman, Lucentio, stumbles into the Basilica San Marco in Venice, having just survived a shipwreck. He is pursued by the mermaid, Brigomeide, who longs to take his soul - provided that he has one.

This was written for a Thornton Wilder competition, and has yet to be staged. It is written to be a fun challenge for those who like physical theatre and...

Inspired by the short playlet by Thornton Wilder, A young nobleman, Lucentio, stumbles into the Basilica San Marco in Venice, having just survived a shipwreck. He is pursued by the mermaid, Brigomeide, who longs to take his soul - provided that he has one.

This was written for a Thornton Wilder competition, and has yet to be staged. It is written to be a fun challenge for those who like physical theatre and design elements.

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Leviathan

Character Information

The play is meant for at least three performers, with an optional expandable chorus.
  • Lucentio
    A nobleman of Venice, possibly a drunk, who has lost his wife and child in a shipwreck
    Any Age
    Italian
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Brigomeïdé
    An immortal mermaid, Brigomeïdé.
    Immortal
    Mermaid
    Mermaid
  • Priest
    A priest in the Basilica San Marco in Venice
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male,
      Non-binary