The Play
Al Gibbins (Ben Correale) is horror-stricken. On the eve of the school dance, he has stained his best shirt with ketchup- a tragedy so great he resolves never to see his beloved Lily Droshpat (Leah Rudick) again. He flees, vowing to end his own life. Where that vow will lead him, however, he could never have guessed.
What follows is an epic tale of mythological proportions that follows this love to from the prom to the frat house, from the throne of Olympus to firey depths of Hades. It will lead them, ultimately, to the very edge of the universe, and beyond.
With elements of Greek drama, Shakespeare, and classic vaudeville shtick, LOVE, DEATH, AND VENGEANCE is a tragi-comedy that begins in high school and ends in eternity.
Production History
Love Death and Vengeance: A Comedy was originally commissioned in the summer of 2006 for the Lancaster County Day School. It was commissioned by the head of the school’s theatre program, Anya McMillen, who directed the world premiere, presented in November 2006.
In December 2006, Love Death and Vengeance: A Comedy received a developmental reading with New Sounds Theatre in NYC, directed by Scott Embler, and featuring the accordian music of Will Holshauser.
In April of 2007, a shortened version of the play, entitled Gibbins, was presented in the American Globe Theatre’s annual 15 Minute Play Festival. Gibbins was a hit of the festival- winning Audience favorite and Best Director (Anthony C.E. Nelson), with honorable mentions for Best Actress (Leah Rudick) and Best Play.
The play’s current production got under way in the summer of 2007, and will go up at the Gene Frankel Theatre in from December 6-15, of 2007.
