After Arthur

by Keegan Doyle

"After Arthur" is an exploration of redemption, truth, and the reach of power in a post-Arthurian Camelot. When a bard named Tynion is swept into deceit and conspiracy for the new king, they must wrestle with the personal tragedy that follows their actions and seek out penance. The play dives head first into interrogations of the responsibility of individuals, the power of radical honesty, and the ways in which...

"After Arthur" is an exploration of redemption, truth, and the reach of power in a post-Arthurian Camelot. When a bard named Tynion is swept into deceit and conspiracy for the new king, they must wrestle with the personal tragedy that follows their actions and seek out penance. The play dives head first into interrogations of the responsibility of individuals, the power of radical honesty, and the ways in which our public acts interact with our private lives.

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After Arthur

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  • Vivian Lermond: After Arthur by Keegan Doyle
    “

    AFTER ARTHUR is an interesting mingling of the mythical and the historical - offering a savvy take on greed, power and dirty politics that crosses the great divide of time. Relevant and timely! I enjoyed the read!

    AFTER ARTHUR is an interesting mingling of the mythical and the historical - offering a savvy take on greed, power and dirty politics that crosses the great divide of time. Relevant and timely! I enjoyed the read!

    ”

Character Information

All roles in this play can be casted for an actor of any race, ethnic identity, or gender.


TYNION, DOM, ELISEDD, and ARLEAS are single-casted.
All other roles may be doubled with VILLAGERS.
  • TYNION
    A bard with a silver tongue. Tynion has a deep affection for Elisedd, who adopted them into the Church, and Dom like a sibling.
    18 - 25
    Any
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
  • DOM
    Elisedd's apprentice who wants to make the world a better place, but whom the world will not allow.
    16 - 25
    Any
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
  • VILLAGERS
    Ensemble (4+)
    Any Age
    Any
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • ELISEDD
    A priest of the Church of St. Stephens. Elisedd is passionate about his clergical work, but the people of Camelot have moved on. Elisedd was raised by some of the last Celtic Druids before his conversion. He is caring and gentle to a fault.
    40+
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • BERTRAM
    A guard of Camelot. Picky, bossy, stubborn. Close friend to Clement.
    20+
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • CLEMENT
    A guard of Camelot notorious for clumsiness and naivety. Sensitive and passionate. Close friend to Bertram.
    20+
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • ARLEAS
    The unscrupulous hand and spy of Mordred. Arleas has absolute and unwavering loyalty to the King, although enjoys the game of their station and finds regular pleasure in the displeasure of others.
    20+
    Any
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+

Development History

  • Reading, MadLab Theatre, 2024