King Arthur is a legendary hero, who killed his only son to save his kingdom.
But was that really heroic?
Elaine thinks there was a better way.
Funny, quirky, with a heart of “gold,” Elaine’s wizardry rivals Merlin’s. Demonstrating the wisdom Arthur lacks while overcoming obstacles in her quest to win over Lancelot, she transports us through time to witness the rise and fall of the King and the Knights of the Round Table.
This is Arthur Reborn, The Musical.
Character Descriptions
There is no specific ethnicity for the characters, other than Mordred, as a child of Arthur and Morgause should reflect their ethnicity
The score is composed in alto range with vocal options for female characters and baritone range with vocal options for male characters but can be re-keyed as necessary.
Elaine/Elvia: Female identifying, 30s-40s. Narrator, foil for Merlin, wizard-to-be and in love with Lancelot.
Merlin: Any gender, 40s-60s. Guide and counsel for Young Arthur/Arthur, old and a bit crotchety.
Young Arthur: Male identifying, Teens-20s. The future King, gifted of speech but rash in decision-making. Could be doubled with Mordred.
Mordred: Male identifying, 20s. Arthur’s son by Morgause, at first sniveling, but grows into a fierce vindictive warrior.
Arthur: Male identifying, 30s-40s. The King, who makes a big mistake and takes too long to own it.
Bedivere: Male identifying, 30s. Arthur’s First Knight, loyal until the end.
Lancelot: Male identifying, 30s. Strong-willed, Arthur’s greatest Knight, weak of heart once he meets Guinevere.
Morgause: Female identifying, 30s-40s. Arthur’s sister, ambitious to a fault and vengeful when passed over by Arthur.
Guinevere: Female identifying, 20s. Queen-to-be for Arthur, as Queen, star-struck by Lancelot.
Knight1/Percival: Male identifying, 30s. One of Arthur’s Knights.
Knight2: Male identifying, 30s. A Knight and ensemble member.
Knight3: Male identifying, 30s. A Knight and ensemble member.
Outside of a trapdoor and thunder and lightning effects, minimal staging.
Costumes reflecting the past and present are of simple fashion.