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The Revenger’s Tragedy is a darkly comic masterpiece by an unknown writer. Just in time for Halloween, we have a Jacobean revenge tragedy with vivid and muscular prose, Hamlet without the indecision. A little touch of Tarantino in the night, with intrigue, murder, mayhem, infidelity, a poisoned skull, a mistaken execution, a battle royale with the improbable weapon of a severed head, and a twist ending that manages to subvert all the tropes and expectations. Warning: this play contains adult themes, sexuality, and references to sexual violence.
All performances are free. Suggested donation $10.
Vindici, the Avenger: Wes Dennis
Hippolito, Vindici’s Brother: Tyler Haggard
Gratiana, Vindici’s Mother: Pamela Northrup
Castiza, Vindici’s Sister: Allison McAlister
The Duke: Jacqueline Youm
Lussurioso, the Duke’s Eldest: Chris Fominaya
Spurio, the Duke’s Bastard: Daniel Hubbell
The Duchess: Tiffany Waters
Ambitioso, the Duchess’ Eldest: Gary Brick
Supervacuo, the Duchess’ Second: Justin Bigelow
Junior, the Duchess’ Youngest: Liana Olear
Antonio, a Lord: Joe Kubinski
Judge Reynaldo, Antonio’s Brother: Jeff Poretsky
Rosenio, a Lord: Jimmy Flame
Gildernio, a Lord: Matthew Wilson
Sordido, a Lord: Ed Myers
Director: Jaki Demarest
Assistant Director: Alan Duda
Assistant Director: Ed Starr
Dramaturg: Rebecca Hranj
Zoominatographer: Alan Duda
Bard: Penny Martin
Graphics, Sound, Costumes, Props: Jaki Demarest
Technical Minion: Liana Olear
Publicity: Joshua Engel