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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Malvolio's Revenge

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  • Vince Gatton:
    21 May. 2021
    “ 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:
    18 Mar. 2021
    “ 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:
    14 Nov. 2020
    “ 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.

  • 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
    ,
    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
    (assigned male at birth - plot relevant)
    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