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Full-Length Play, Comedy / 2w, 2m
Robert Kauzlaric
When young lioness Violet is separated from her twin brother by a storm at sea, she must find her way alone in an unknown country. Giraffes are gentlemen, aardvarks are card sharks and animals rule the world in this retelling of Twelfth Night.
Giraffes are gentlemen, aardvarks are card sharks and animals rule the world in this retelling of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
When young lioness Violet is separated from her twin brother by a storm at sea, she must find her way alone in an unknown country. Disguised as a boy, she finds work helping a preposterous peacock win the love of the most graceful gazelle in town, but it’s not long before Violet is torn between multiple masters and the whole menagerie is tangled in matters of the heart. Travel to the weird and wonderful land of Illyria in this magical, clever comedy.
Lions in Illyria received its world premiere at Lifeline Theatre in Chicago, Illinois on 11 January 2015.
VIOLET – a lioness cub, Sebastian’s sisterSEBASTIAN – a lion cub, Violet’s brotherORSINO – a peacock noblemanOLIVIA – a gazelle noblewoman, Toby’s sisterTOBY – a warthog knight, Olivia’s brotherANDREW – a dodo knightMARIA – a hyena maidANTONIA – a monkey pirate
While it could be performed with a cast of eight (or more), the play is constructed for four actors:
Actor 1: Violet/MariaActor 2: Sebastian/AndrewActor 3: Olivia/AntoniaActor 4: Orsino/Toby
Illyria. A long time ago.
“Smart, silly and wicked.” – NewCity Stage
“Creates a world within which kids and parents alike can thoroughly revel.” – NewCity Stage
“Everyone will enjoy the silliness, the music and the sword fighting.” – Los Alamos Daily Post
Lions in Illyria – Trailer
Lions in Illyria – Highlights
Robert Kauzlaric is a Chicago-based playwright, actor and director. He has written more than a dozen theatrical adaptations, which have been performed all across the U.S. and Canada as well as in Asia, Australia, Europe and South America. His adaptations include The Island of ...