The Snake God of Fiji (A Hedda Gabler Prequel)

by Katherine Vondy

FULL-LENGTH PLAY.

In Ibsen’s play, Hedda Gabler burns the manuscript written by Eilert Lövborg, her former lover. The world never knew what was written in that book.

Until now.

Exploring the roles that memory and desire have in storytelling, THE SNAKE GOD OF FIJI (A HEDDA GABLER PREQUEL) tells the peculiar tale of this mysterious book’s creation.

FULL-LENGTH PLAY.

In Ibsen’s play, Hedda Gabler burns the manuscript written by Eilert Lövborg, her former lover. The world never knew what was written in that book.

Until now.

Exploring the roles that memory and desire have in storytelling, THE SNAKE GOD OF FIJI (A HEDDA GABLER PREQUEL) tells the peculiar tale of this mysterious book’s creation.

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The Snake God of Fiji (A Hedda Gabler Prequel)

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  • Aly Kantor: The Snake God of Fiji (A Hedda Gabler Prequel)

    This is an engaging prequel that shows off a new side of some familiar characters, cleverly (and aptly) exploring the complicated reality of imagining others complexly. It grapples with both the horror of being known and the horror of remaining unknown... but never without losing its wit, imagination, playful tone, and the occasional anachronism. In a world in which all we can do is fabricate the inner lives of others in our minds, is it mad to get attached to those fabrications? A beautiful story about love, grief, art, and power that's yearning to be staged.

    This is an engaging prequel that shows off a new side of some familiar characters, cleverly (and aptly) exploring the complicated reality of imagining others complexly. It grapples with both the horror of being known and the horror of remaining unknown... but never without losing its wit, imagination, playful tone, and the occasional anachronism. In a world in which all we can do is fabricate the inner lives of others in our minds, is it mad to get attached to those fabrications? A beautiful story about love, grief, art, and power that's yearning to be staged.

  • Caitlin Strom-Martin: The Snake God of Fiji (A Hedda Gabler Prequel)

    An irresistible, ridiculous, wild, poetic, rollicking jaunt into the absurd and the beautiful. This play is hilarious, and joyful, with sass, comedy, depth, and tons of heart. A killer play for actors and a production team all around. I need, NEED this play to be fully realized.

    An irresistible, ridiculous, wild, poetic, rollicking jaunt into the absurd and the beautiful. This play is hilarious, and joyful, with sass, comedy, depth, and tons of heart. A killer play for actors and a production team all around. I need, NEED this play to be fully realized.

  • Rosie Narasaki: The Snake God of Fiji (A Hedda Gabler Prequel)

    THE SNAKE GOD OF FIJI is a delightful historical romp, simmering over with sexuality and the accompanying innuendo. It's a sly wink at its source material, and at the same time, a thoughtful exploration of how we try to live vicariously through our art.

    THE SNAKE GOD OF FIJI is a delightful historical romp, simmering over with sexuality and the accompanying innuendo. It's a sly wink at its source material, and at the same time, a thoughtful exploration of how we try to live vicariously through our art.

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Character Information

Diverse casting is encouraged.
  • Eilert
    A smart man who believes himself to be even smarter than he is.
    Character Age
    30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Thea
    A smart woman who has not permitted anyone else to recognize her smarts.
    Character Age
    30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Hedda
    A confident and unshakeable memory.
    Character Age
    30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Marta
    A sweet and charming figment.
    Character Age
    20s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Karl
    Another sweet and charming figment.
    Character Age
    20s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male

Development History

  • Type Workshop, Organization The Blank Theatre's Living Room Series, Year 2020
  • Type Workshop, Organization The Vagrancy, Year 2018
  • Type Commission, Organization The Vagrancy, Year 2018

Awards

  • Plays In Progress Series (festival suspended due to COVID-19)
    The Athena Project
    Selection
    2020