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The Art of Martyrdom (A Comedy)

Presented by The VORTEX and Different Stages at The VORTEX, Austin TX

Jun 23 2023
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Jul 09 2023
The Art of Martyrdom (A Comedy)

Different Stages continues its 2022-2023 season with the world premiere production of The Art of Martyrdom (A Comedy), by Rita Anderson.

Born 500 years before Shakespeare, the first female playwright of the Western world, Hrosvitha, wrote from behind the walls of a convent, under the disapproving gaze of her superiors who tried to ensure that no one would ever hear of her—and they almost succeeded.

Assigned to document the history of her 10th century convent at Gandersheim, Hrosvitha aspired for more, creating secret plays in her “spare” time. With the help of an irreverent Muse, Hrosvitha unleashes a secret playfulness ... view more »

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