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King of Prussia Players
Our 52nd Season of Fine and Fun Productions |
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 Maury D's Triffina and the Queens of Conomor Director: Tom Blair
Every so often, The Players are offered a work by a local writer for initial production. While the range of submission quality varies, many are excellent. Because our Play Reading Committee is a tough audience and the production selection process includes a vote by the general membership, an un-produced, locally written submission does not have much of a chance to make it to the season roster. That is, unless it is truly outstanding. Maury D has created a work with characters of great depth and a story which makes the underlying legend as real and coherent as a modern day tragic romance. Triffina and the Queens of Conomor is based on an old Breton legend which has a "Macbeth meets Henry VIII" feel to it. Set in 6th century Brittany, the Celtic region of France, the Princess Triffina agrees to marry King Conomor in order to save her father’s realm from invasion. However, Conomor has had five previous queens who have all died mysterious deaths. By the time she learns that he had murdered each in order to circumvent a prophecy that his house would fall through his own son’s betrayal, Triffina too is pregnant. Will the bonds of affection which have grown between these lovers be strong enough to save Triffina’s life and thwart the course of Conomor’s destiny? For you who are already enchanted by this legend, here is a chance to experience it in a new light. For you who are interested in an absorbing night of theatre, this is that experience. Our multi-faceted Tom Blair, in the director role this time, and his excellent cast take you back to a magic time and place to meet some of the interesting characters who lived around the time of King Arthur. And just because it's a legend does not preclude the possibility that our portrayal is the way that it actually happened! We proudly present this World Premiere of Triffina and the Queens of Conomor by local playwright Maury D. |
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