Madwoman

By Oded Gross

Based on The Madwoman of Chaillot by Jean Giraudoux

Translated by Orlando Ocampo

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By Oded Gross

Based on The Madwoman of Chaillot by Jean Giraudoux

Translated by Orlando Ocampo

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Cast

In addition to the 27 characters listed in the cast list, there is also in this play thousands of the world's most rich and evil people. Double casting is permitted. With double casting this play can be done with 14 actors (or less depending on how creative you are): 4 women, 6 men and 4 any gender.

Synopsis 

A mighty syndicate of nefarious business men, politicians and opportunists wish to exploit the untouched deposits of oil under the streets of a small pristine town, at the expense of the humanity, beauty, and truth that reside above. The free souls of the town, led by Countess Auriela, the Madwoman of Chaillot, a cafe at the center of the village, oppose the evil men and eventually triumph by literally removing the syndicate from the world.

Development History

Original workshop production of Madwoman was commissioned and presented at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, NY in March of 2020. This production was under the direction of Matt Chiorini, with sets designed by Karel Blakeley, and costumes designed by Lindsey Voorhees.

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