Varsity Gladiator by Kerri Kochanski

SHORT. Coach Cicero and his gladiators perform at The Coliseum in Ancient Rome. When Octavius, the "star gladiator," becomes injured, the crowd grows bored and Caesar grows impatient. A spectator is suddenly plucked from the stands for accidentally hitting Caesar with a loaf of bread. He is forced to replace Octavius in the ring. Though he protests (and has no formal training), he impresses Cicero...
SHORT. Coach Cicero and his gladiators perform at The Coliseum in Ancient Rome. When Octavius, the "star gladiator," becomes injured, the crowd grows bored and Caesar grows impatient. A spectator is suddenly plucked from the stands for accidentally hitting Caesar with a loaf of bread. He is forced to replace Octavius in the ring. Though he protests (and has no formal training), he impresses Cicero with his "golden arm," and replaces Octavius as the "star gladiator."
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Character Information

  • Cicero
    Late 30s/Early 40s,
    Any
    The coach. Highly energetic.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s, 40s, 50s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Octavius
    Teens-30s,
    Any
    The superstar. An immaculately dressed gladiator. Clean and well-groomed.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens, 20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Cassio
    Teens-30s,
    Any
    Skinny, dirty/bloody, dressed as a gladiator, carrying sword.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens, 20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Silius
    Teens-30s,
    Any
    One-armed gladiator with trident in hand.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens, 20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Taurus
    Teens-30s,
    Any
    Skinny, dirty/bloody, dressed as gladiator, carrying sword.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens, 20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Messenger
    Any age,
    Any
    Dressed in a toga.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any adult age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male, Non-binary
  • New Gladiator
    Teens-30s,
    Any
    Dressed as a common Roman citizen. Skinny.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens, 20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Maiden 1
    Teens-30s,
    Any
    Dressed in humble robes.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens, 20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Maiden 2
    Teens-30s,
    Any
    Dressed in humble robes.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens, 20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female