TRILOGY

by Matt Barbot

The epic, foundational high fantasy series THE ENDURANCE TRILOGY is finally getting the big-picture franchise film treatment its always deserved, bringing together a group of friends to watch each one of the saga’s three installments over the years. As they get older, and their fantasy escapism comes into conflict with harsh realities, their friendships are tested. Who do the stories we love really belong to?

The epic, foundational high fantasy series THE ENDURANCE TRILOGY is finally getting the big-picture franchise film treatment its always deserved, bringing together a group of friends to watch each one of the saga’s three installments over the years. As they get older, and their fantasy escapism comes into conflict with harsh realities, their friendships are tested. Who do the stories we love really belong to?

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TRILOGY

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  • Shaun Leisher: TRILOGY

    A group of friends bonded together through a shared love of a piece of pop culture. I really loved this play and all the poignant questions it raises. Questions that will be rolling around in my brain for a long time. We need to think about things like what to do when creators of art we love prove to be problematic. Another thing this play explores is the possibility for people to change. I'm going to be thinking about this play for awhile. Bravo!!

    A group of friends bonded together through a shared love of a piece of pop culture. I really loved this play and all the poignant questions it raises. Questions that will be rolling around in my brain for a long time. We need to think about things like what to do when creators of art we love prove to be problematic. Another thing this play explores is the possibility for people to change. I'm going to be thinking about this play for awhile. Bravo!!

  • Gina Femia: TRILOGY

    As a lover of geek culture, I cannot recommend this play more highly! I was lucky enough to read early drafts and am desperate to see this play on our stages. If you ever stayed up 'til midnight to watch a release or have ever donned a costume along with your friends, you must read this poignant play.

    As a lover of geek culture, I cannot recommend this play more highly! I was lucky enough to read early drafts and am desperate to see this play on our stages. If you ever stayed up 'til midnight to watch a release or have ever donned a costume along with your friends, you must read this poignant play.

Character Information

All characters age over the course of six years. Gio is a nonbinary character, and should be interpreted by a nonbinary performer.
  • Deeana
    Begins the play as a high school senior. One of two kids from Queens instead of Manhattan. Franky’s best friend.
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Black
    Character Gender Identity
    She/her
  • Franky
    Begins the play as a high school senior. The other kid from Queens. Deeana’s best friend.
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Filipino
    Character Gender Identity
    he/him
  • Rob
    Begins the play as a high school senior. Upper West Side born and raised, private school educated, a close friend of Franky’s and something of a ringleader.
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    White
    Character Gender Identity
    he/him
  • Paul
    Begins the play as a high school senior. Close to Franky and Rob. A nice guy.
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    White
    Character Gender Identity
    he/him
  • Julie
    Enters the play in the second act as a college student, dating Rob. A breath of fresh air. May not be from New York.
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    white or white presenting
    Character Gender Identity
    She/her
  • Jon
    Begins the play as a high school senior. Close with Gio – an inseparable unit. Smarter and more sensitive than he seems.
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    White or Latino
    Character Gender Identity
    he/him
  • Gio
    Begins the play as a high school sophomore. At the start, Gio is not yet out as nonbinary.
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    White or Latinx/e
    Character Gender Identity
    they/he

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Two River Theatre, Year 2022
  • Type Commission, Organization Two River Theater , Year 2019

Awards

  • National Playwrights Conference
    Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
    Semi-Finalist
    2023