THE DARK LADY
A new musical currently in development.
By Sophie Boyce & Veronica Mansour.
ABOUT
This electrifying synth-pop musical uplifts the story of sixteenth-century poet Emilia Bassano: a woman thought by many to be the subject of Shakespeare’s ‘Dark Lady’ sonnets, and theorized by some to be the true, uncredited author of Shakespeare’s plays. Audacious and joyful with an effervescent wit, The Dark Lady brings this “what if” scenario to life with lush pop composition, tight lyrics, and undeniable rhythm in a gleefully subversive celebration of theatre.
DEVELOPMENT
This show has been selected from a nationwide pool to have a two-week-long workshop residency on the Eugene O’Neill Theatre Centre, in July 2023 as part of the National Music Theatre Conference. This will culminate with three public staged readings July 8th, 12th, and 14th.
A new musical currently in development.
By Sophie Boyce & Veronica Mansour.
ABOUT
This electrifying synth-pop musical uplifts the story of sixteenth-century poet Emilia Bassano: a woman thought by many to be the subject of Shakespeare’s ‘Dark Lady’ sonnets, and theorized by some to be the true, uncredited author of Shakespeare’s plays. Audacious and joyful with an effervescent wit, The Dark Lady brings this “what if” scenario to life with lush pop composition, tight lyrics, and undeniable rhythm in a gleefully subversive celebration of theatre.
DEVELOPMENT
This show has been selected from a nationwide pool to have a two-week-long workshop residency on the Eugene O’Neill Theatre Centre, in July 2023 as part of the National Music Theatre Conference. This will culminate with three public staged readings July 8th, 12th, and 14th.