Ultion, or The Gathering

by Ashleigh Ann Gardner

A group of six friends gather in a vacant house to eat, drink, and be merry before they judge the worst among them in a trial inspired by 14th century German vigilante courts. By the end of the night, one truth emerges: there is not one villain. There are many. (Drama. 3W, 3M)

A group of six friends gather in a vacant house to eat, drink, and be merry before they judge the worst among them in a trial inspired by 14th century German vigilante courts. By the end of the night, one truth emerges: there is not one villain. There are many. (Drama. 3W, 3M)

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Ultion, or The Gathering

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  • Greg Burdick: Ultion, or The Gathering by Ashleigh Ann Gardner
    “

    The title of this gripping work references a term (and yes, I had to look it up…) which is now obsolete. Nevertheless, Gardner terrifyingly exploits the fact that its definition remains painfully relevant. As dark and violent as the best of McDonagh but more cerebral, ULTION tap dances philosophically on the blurry line between vengeance and justice. Power dynamics make massive swings in shocking and satisfying twists and turns, and the ending serves up a delicious conclusion. A page turner!

    The title of this gripping work references a term (and yes, I had to look it up…) which is now obsolete. Nevertheless, Gardner terrifyingly exploits the fact that its definition remains painfully relevant. As dark and violent as the best of McDonagh but more cerebral, ULTION tap dances philosophically on the blurry line between vengeance and justice. Power dynamics make massive swings in shocking and satisfying twists and turns, and the ending serves up a delicious conclusion. A page turner!

    ”

Character Information

These characters, with the exception of MIKE, are able to be played by actors of any ethnicity or physical ability, including performers who communicate with ASL. Revisions to the script may be made to sections containing blocking or references to movement to align blocking or references of movement with the actors’ physical abilities. In the case of a disabled performer playing any role, you must make accommodations. Consult with the performer to accommodate their needs; do not make decisions for them.
  • Beckett Pierce
    Male presenting, late 30s/40s. State attorney, running for District Attorney. Smug.
    30s/40s
    Male presenting
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Jordan Belmont
    Male presenting, 40s. Professor of medieval studies at the same university at which KAI attends and MIKE teaches. Desperate.
    40s
    Male presenting
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Kai Winstead
    Female presenting, mid 20s. Grad student at the local university. Earnest.
    20s
    Female Presenting,
    Non Binary
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Quinn Keller
    Female presenting, mid 30s. Kindergarten teacher. Focused.
    30s
    Female presenting
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Parker Manning
    Female presenting, late 20s/early 30s. A burlesque performer. Authentic.
    late 20s/early 30s
    Female presenting
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Michael Delaney Cole
    Male, late 50s/early 60s, white. A professor of philosophy at the same university at which KAI attends and JORDAN teaches. False.
    50s/60s
    white
    Male presenting
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male