Malvolio's Revenge

by Duncan Pflaster

A sequel to Twelfth Night; due to Malvolio scheming with Sir Andrew and Antonio the pirate, Viola's female clothes have disappeared and Orsino won't admit she's a woman till they're found, Sir Toby suspects Maria of recent infidelity with Sebastian, and Olivia's once again depressed. So Viola and Sebastian switch places once again, this time on purpose. A Queer take on the Happily Ever After ending of the...

A sequel to Twelfth Night; due to Malvolio scheming with Sir Andrew and Antonio the pirate, Viola's female clothes have disappeared and Orsino won't admit she's a woman till they're found, Sir Toby suspects Maria of recent infidelity with Sebastian, and Olivia's once again depressed. So Viola and Sebastian switch places once again, this time on purpose. A Queer take on the Happily Ever After ending of the original play.

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  • Vince Gatton: Malvolio's Revenge

    A sequel to Twelfth Night that's a charming, funny, and thoughtful winner. Refreshingly modern in its notions of gender and sexuality while staying fully grounded in the world of the original, Pflaster gives us a respectful and respectable pastiche of Shakespeare (including some delicious wordplay) that's fun and funny without devolving into spoof or parody. (There's a "Good Knight" bit that heads into "Who's on First" territory in a great way.) Made with (and about) love and care, Malvolio's Revenge sees 12th Night's happy ending, and gets it, sure, but...has a few questions.

    A sequel to Twelfth Night that's a charming, funny, and thoughtful winner. Refreshingly modern in its notions of gender and sexuality while staying fully grounded in the world of the original, Pflaster gives us a respectful and respectable pastiche of Shakespeare (including some delicious wordplay) that's fun and funny without devolving into spoof or parody. (There's a "Good Knight" bit that heads into "Who's on First" territory in a great way.) Made with (and about) love and care, Malvolio's Revenge sees 12th Night's happy ending, and gets it, sure, but...has a few questions.

  • Chris Rivera: Malvolio's Revenge

    A great sequel to 12th Night that addresses all those questionable endings. Was it really happily ever after? Pflaster delivers on Shakespeare's promise of Malvolio's Revenge. So many great roles for actors, and fantastic characterization that captures the true spirit of the original. Purposeful and poignant, this sequel is not fluffy fan fiction, it's (in our times) necessary examination.

    A great sequel to 12th Night that addresses all those questionable endings. Was it really happily ever after? Pflaster delivers on Shakespeare's promise of Malvolio's Revenge. So many great roles for actors, and fantastic characterization that captures the true spirit of the original. Purposeful and poignant, this sequel is not fluffy fan fiction, it's (in our times) necessary examination.

  • Doug DeVita: Malvolio's Revenge

    How wonderful! Duncan Pflaster has provided a sequel to Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT that is so smooth a continuation one thinks he was not only inspired by, but guided by the hand of old Will himself. (Pflaster's mastery of Shakespearian language is enviable.) Read this if you want to have a gay old time seeing what (might have) happened to all those wacky gender-benders on Illyria. Or just read it, period! Better yet, produce it. Cakes and Ale for everyone!

    How wonderful! Duncan Pflaster has provided a sequel to Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT that is so smooth a continuation one thinks he was not only inspired by, but guided by the hand of old Will himself. (Pflaster's mastery of Shakespearian language is enviable.) Read this if you want to have a gay old time seeing what (might have) happened to all those wacky gender-benders on Illyria. Or just read it, period! Better yet, produce it. Cakes and Ale for everyone!

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Character Information

Duke Orsino: M, 30s, A lord.

Viola: F, 23, Orsino’s betrothed, disguised as a boy named Cesario.

Malvolio: M, 40s-50s, Chief Steward for the Lady Olivia.

Antonio: M, 30s, A pirate, in love with Sebastian.

Sir Andrew Aguecheek: M, 30s, A foolish knight, in love with Olivia.

Olivia: F, 30s, A countess. In love with and semi-married to Sebastian.

Sebastian: M, 23, Viola’s identical twin brother. Semi-married to Olivia.

Sir Toby Belch: M, 40s. Olivia’s uncle. Semi-Married to Maria.

Lady Maria: F, 30s-40s. An ex-serving wench, now semi-married to Sir Toby.

Clown: M, 40s-50s. Feste, The Lady Olivia’s fool.

Fabian: M, 30s-40s. A gentleman and friend of Sir Toby’s and Olivia’s.

Curio: M, A musician and attendant on Duke Orsino. Also plays REPERTA, F, a Mysterious Lady. Non-Binary or Transgender performer preferred.
  • Sir Toby Belch
    Olivia’s uncle. Semi-Married to Maria.
    Character Age
    40s-50s
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Lady Maria
    An ex-serving wench, now semi-married to Sir Toby.
    Character Age
    30s-40s
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Clown
    Feste, The Lady Olivia’s fool.
    Character Age
    40s-50s
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Fabian
    A gentleman and friend of Sir Toby’s and Olivia’s.
    Character Age
    30s-40s
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Duke Orsino
    A lord.
    Character Age
    30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Cesario
    M, A musician and attendant on Duke Orsino. Also plays REPERTA, F, a Mysterious Lady.
    Character Gender Identity
    (assigned male at birth - plot relevant)
  • Viola
    Orsino’s betrothed, disguised as a boy named Cesario.
    Character Age
    23
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Malvolio
    Chief Steward for the Lady Olivia.
    Character Age
    40s-50s
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Antonio
    A pirate, in love with Sebastian.
    Character Age
    30s
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Sir Andrew Aguecheek
    A foolish knight, in love with Olivia.
    Character Age
    30s
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Olivia
    A countess. In love with and semi-married to Sebastian.
    Character Age
    30s
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Sebastian
    Viola’s identical twin brother. Semi-married to Olivia.
    Character Age
    23
    Character Gender Identity
    Male

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Turn to Flesh Productions, Year 2019