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Revenger's Tragedy

Revenger's Tragedy

Written by: Thomas Middleton
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"When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good." The Revenger's Tragedy is a bloody Jacobean drama centering on Vindici, whose beloved has been murdered by the Duke. Aided by his brother Hippolito, Vindici plans to take revenge not only on the Duke, but on his lecherous Duchess (who is having an affair with her stepson, Spurio) and his sons Lussurioso (Lust), Ambitioso (Ambition), and Supervacuo (Excess). The play was published anonymously in 1606 and for several centuries was attributed to Cyril Tourneur; more recent scholarship has pointed to Thomas Middleton as the likely author. The play was part of the vogue for revenge tragedy in late 16th and early 17th century England, and has often been compared to Hamlet. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)CastVindici/Second Servant/Nencio/First Officer: Elizabeth KlettHippolito: mbGratiana: Libby GohnCastiza: Amanda FridayDuke: Bob NeustarFirst Judge/First Gentleman: Sean DaeleyDuchess: Arielle LipshawLussurioso: David NicolAmbitioso: balaSpurio/Antonio: Alan MapstoneJunior/Sordido/Piero/Dondolo/Fourth Man: Larry WilsonSupervacuo: Charlotte DuckettFirst Servant/Keeper: rookieblueFirst Noble/Second Officer/First Lord: ToddSecond Judge/Second Noble: Chuck WilliamsonNarrator: KristingjAudio edited by Elizabeth KlettCopyright Tragedy Genre Art Astronomy & Space Science Science
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