The Last Allegiance
Synopsis
(5m, 1f) Weaving poetry, myth, and epic fight scenes, The Last Allegiance recounts the story of Prince Esfandiyar's final adventure. At the behest of his father the King, Esfandiyar sets off on a doomed journey across the desert to confront the ancient hero, Rostam. Accompanied by his brother and son, he encounters dragons, ghosts, and the mythical Simurgh bird. Adapted from the Persian epic, the Shahnahmeh (or Book of Kings), this deeply felt play invites us to experience awe and wonder while ultimately questioning destiny, loyalty, and our national heroes.
THE LAST ALLEGIANCE is on the New Play Exchange.
Production History
The LAST ALLEGIANCE was part of the Gulfshore Playhouse's New Works Festival in 2016, and had a workshop reading at Spooky Action Theater in September 2014.
This play is available.
(5m, 1f) Weaving poetry, myth, and epic fight scenes, The Last Allegiance recounts the story of Prince Esfandiyar's final adventure. At the behest of his father the King, Esfandiyar sets off on a doomed journey across the desert to confront the ancient hero, Rostam. Accompanied by his brother and son, he encounters dragons, ghosts, and the mythical Simurgh bird. Adapted from the Persian epic, the Shahnahmeh (or Book of Kings), this deeply felt play invites us to experience awe and wonder while ultimately questioning destiny, loyalty, and our national heroes.
THE LAST ALLEGIANCE is on the New Play Exchange.
Production History
The LAST ALLEGIANCE was part of the Gulfshore Playhouse's New Works Festival in 2016, and had a workshop reading at Spooky Action Theater in September 2014.
This play is available.
