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Diva
Howard Michael Gould
Diva: Live From Hell
by Nora Brigid Monahan, Alexander Sage Oyen
Highlights
75 mins Present Day Strong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle) Strong Role for Leading Woman (Star Vehicle) Role(s) for Non-Binary Actor(s) Unit Set/Multiple Settings Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
Synopsis
As president of the drama club at Ronald Reagan High School and the star of every school play, Desmond Channing spent most of his short life in the spotlight.
But when Evan Harris, a hotshot transfer from New York, challenges his throne, Desmond responds, as any diva would, with lethal force.
Now, stuck in the Seventh Circle, Hell’s most squalid cabaret venue, Desmond is forced to relive his disturbing tale of woe.
As he presents his one-millionth consecutive show, Desmond performs with a desperate vigor in the hopes that he can prove he’s repented and be freed from this eternal, campy torment.
Press Reviews
"A tale of jealousy and revenge... Genuine and accessible... The quintessential show for musical theatre lovers."
— Theater in the Now
"Clever, fun, camp and deliciously mean-spirited... Displays a keen, witty sense of the closed-minded community and, particularly, the aches and pains of the high school years."
— Theater Scene
"Brilliant... A one-man musical detailing the exploits of Desmond Channing, a high school drama student whose exploits offstage would probably make much of Broadway fare seem rather tame in comparison... The songs by Oyen are clever and vibrant and flow seamlessly with the script."
— Charged.fm
Characters
| Character |
|---|
| Desmond Channing |
| Mr. Dallas |
| Evan Harris |
| Allie Hewitt |
| Sarah Siddonbacher |
| Radio |
| Grandma |
| Security |
| Voice |
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Diva: Live From Hell is a play written by Nora Brigid Monahan and published by Concord Theatricals .
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