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Overview
Synopsis
The Real Machiavelli is a feminist fable about the power of love, and the love of power. The most notorious book on politics, The Prince, was written by Niccolo Machiavelli, a civil servant in Florence during the Renaissance. But the origins of this book, which contradicts other writings of Machiavelli, have always been debated. This play is a historical fiction about power, control, men, and women, and whether it is truly better to be feared than loved.
Show Information
- Book
- Monica Bauer
- Category
- Play
- Age Guidance
- Mature Audiences (M)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- First Produced
- 2018
- Genres
- Drama, Historical/Biographical
- Settings
- Period, Multiple Settings
- Time & Place
- Italy, 1512-1513
- Cast Size
- small
- Licensor
- Unpublished
- Ideal For
- College/University, Community Theatre, Mature Audiences, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Includes Adult, Mature Adult, Young Adult Characters, Small Cast
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Plot
Characters
| Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
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Lead |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Lead |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Lead |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Lead |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Ensemble |
Either Gender |
Non-singer |
Songs
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
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Scenes
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Guide Written By:
Alexandra Appleton
Writer, editor and theatre researcher