The Tragical Historie of Maximilien Robespierre
Jarrod Allan, Alex Bartner, Emily Cannon-Brown, Kate Falk, Keyana Hemphill, Amilcar Javier, Anna Clare Kerr, Laris Macario, Melissa Mahoney, Theo Maltz, McLean Peterson, Frankie Placidi, Ian Young
Synopsis
A befuddled government collapsing under the weight of corruption? Enraged protestors flooding the streets? Cutting-edge technology blasting new and dangerous ideas? Welcome to the 1790s!
The Tragical Historie of Maximilien Robespierre follows the incredible life of Robespierre, from radical revolutionary to national hero to mass murderer. Performed by a genderqueered ensemble in a wild array of theatrical styles, Robespierre captures the wild spirit of the French revolution, when anything was possible.
Development History
Workshop Production: The Fled Collective at the Flea Theater
Directed by Tom Costello
New York, NY; June 2022
Reading: The New Ohio Theatre
As part of the Fresh Ground Pepper Festival
Directed by Tom Costello
New York, NY; April 2018
29-hour Workshop: The Flea Theater
Directed by Tom Costello
New York, NY; January 2018
Reading: The Flea Theater
Directed by Tom Costello
New York, NY; October 2017
Reading: Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
As part of the National Playwrights Conference
Waterford, CT; July 2017
Workshop Production: The Joust Theatre Company
Performed at West Park Church
Directed by Ilana Khanin
New York, NY; June 2017