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...
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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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.

  • Viola
    23,
    Female
    Orsino’s betrothed, disguised as a boy named Cesario.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Sir Toby Belch
    40s-50s,
    Male
    Olivia’s uncle. Semi-Married to Maria.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      40s, 50s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Sir Andrew Aguecheek
    30s,
    Male
    A foolish knight, in love with Olivia.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Sebastian
    23,
    Male
    Viola’s identical twin brother. Semi-married to Olivia.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Olivia
    30s,
    Female
    A countess. In love with and semi-married to Sebastian.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Malvolio
    40s-50s,
    Male
    Chief Steward for the Lady Olivia.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      40s, 50s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Lady Maria
    30s-40s,
    Female
    An ex-serving wench, now semi-married to Sir Toby.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s, 40s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Fabian
    30s-40s,
    Male
    A gentleman and friend of Sir Toby’s and Olivia’s.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s, 40s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Duke Orsino
    30s,
    Any race / ethnicity
    ,
    Male
    A lord.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Clown
    40s-50s,
    Male
    Feste, The Lady Olivia’s fool.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      40s, 50s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Cesario
    Cis-male at beginning of the play, but female or non-binary prefered
    M, A musician and attendant on Duke Orsino. Also plays REPERTA, F, a Mysterious Lady.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Non-binary
  • Antonio
    30s,
    Male
    A pirate, in love with Sebastian.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    Turn to Flesh Productions
    ,
    2019