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Book Information
Genre:
DRAMA / General
Publication:
Dec 10, 2008
Pages:
110
Set in a palace in Rome. The Tragic Death of Emperor Titus is a two act play depicting how one man's total trust in the wrong person can induce a state of vulnerability, deception, and violence. The righteous Emperor Titus is deceived into believing the lies of someone he feels he can trust, his Chief Administrator, Creon. Unknown to Titus, Creon devices a plan to overthrow Titus and coerces his chief guard into helping him to plot the assassination. Damaus, the emperor's son, is able to see through Creon's false servitude and tries to warn his father. Blinded by his faith in Creon, Titus refuses to believe his own son and sides with Creon. Through his own weakness and vulnerability, Damaus is easily framed for plotting the murder of his father and is faced with the consequences. Titus learns through Veritas, a wise man with mystical powers, that Creon is the real villain. In his anger, Titus kills both Creon and the guard. Now Titus has to confront Nemesis, goddess of revenge, who comes to vindicate Damaus's name. Before he dies, Titus has a serious discussion with Veritas. Veritas tries to make Titus realize the folly of his ignorant ways. The tragic ending of The Tragic Death of Emperor Titus reveals man's weaknesses, fears, and selfishness.
Set in Rome, The Tragic Death of Emperor Titus is a suspense dramatic play depicting how one man's total trust in the wrong person can induce a state of vulnerability, deception, and violence. The righteous Emperor, Titus is deceived into believing the lies of someone he feels he can trust, his Chief Administrator, Creon. Unknown to Titus, Creon devices a plan to overthrow Titus and coerces his chief guard into helping him to plot the assassination. Damaus, the emperor's son, is able to see through Creon's false servitude and tries to warn his father. Blinded by his faith in Creon, Titus refuses to believe his own and sides with Creon. Through his own weakness and vulnerablity, Damaus is easily framed for plotting the murder of his father and is faced with death. Titus learns through Veritas, a wise man with mystical powers, that Ceon is the real villian. In his anger, Titus kills both Creon and the guard. Now Titus has to confront Nemesis, goddess of revenge, who comes to vindicate Damaus's death. Before he dies, Titus has a serious discussion with Veritas, Veritas tries to make Titus realize the folly of his ignorant ways. The tragic ending of The Tragic Death of Emperor Titus reveals man's weaknesses, fears, and selfishness.
From: Act 1, and Scene 1, No set changes and Cast of Nine
DAMAUS (Shouts) Mock me again and I will personally order your tongues cut out. Then, Creon, respect you will know and learn. I know what I heard. GUARD (Trying to sound convinicing) Perhaps you have misunderstood what you thought you heard. DAMAUS (Points accusingly at Creon and the guard in turn.) Conspirators, you lie! Do you take me for a fool? Do you think this will go unpunished? CREON Be reasonable, Damaus, son of the Great Emperor Titus. You did not hear what you thought you heard. DAMAUS (Angrily shouts) Silence! You lie! GUARD The voices, Creon. CREON Yes, this in not the first time I have heard Damaus hearing voices in his head. It must be another of your fits, Damaus. You should seek the help of the healers. DAMAUS (Infuriated) Healers! I will seek the help of the gods and the guards! The loyal guards. You will be the ones in need of help from the healers. Creon No, Damaus, if I were you I would fear those voices. Who knows what other odd behaviors they may cause? What evil acts they might order to perform? DAMAUS Creon, you have never served my father-only yourself. Father is too blind to see that you are a snake. But I can see. I will be his ears and eyes. CREON Damaus, it is not my place to speak ill of the Emperor's son, but I will swear that you heard nothing of a murder. It must be the voices. DAMAUS Ah, I see. I wondered what you thought of me. Creon (Mockingly) You value the opinion of a snake? DAMAUS Not at all. But now I have no doubt about your loyalties. You twist the truth like the coils of the snake you are. Ye, I have pains in my head. Is that so unusual? But the voices I heard just now were yours, and now I know what you think of me, too. CREON And what is that? DAMAUS You think I am a fool! CREON Have I called you a fool? DAMAUS I clearly heard you and this guard plotting against my father, the Emperor. Yet now you try to convince me that the words I heard were all in my head. CREON Ah, the pains are real enough. Maybe you are feeling pain right now? You do seem somehow not yourself, wouldn't you agree, guard? DAMAUS (Unthinkingly puts his hands to his temples, then drops them quickly.) Yes, I...no! The pains have nothing to do with what I heard. CREON How can you be so sure? It could be some passing madness....
About Leon Newton
Leon Newton is a student of the human condition, wielding the written craft to enrapture the mind much like an artist wields a brush. The pages are a blank canvas on which to draw from a talent heralded by many and matched only by an imagination that rises to the task. The Tragic Death of An Emperor is one of many books in a series of recent literary pursuits, with work progressing quickly on the follow-up. He is the author of Terrorism 101: A Library Reference and Selected Annotated Bibliography, The Newspaper Boy, The Village Poet and Collection of Writings and Psycho - Politics In Government and Terrorism Essays. Leon is a Professor of Politics and Literary Artist. He is a member of The Dramatist Guild of America and the Authors League of America.
Leon Newton was a National Best Book 2009 Award Winner for his play, Titus: The Tragic Death Of An Emperor in the Theatre Arts Play and Drama Category Sponsored by USA Book News.
Horse Trade Theatre in New York is reading Titus for their Reading Series.
Leon Newton was a 2009 Evvy Award Winner By Outskirtspress in EXCELLENCE for his book Titus. Leon`s other play What If was produced by Love Creek Theatre Productions in New York City and Directed by Nicholas Hartwig during May Of 2010.
Set in a palace in Rome. The Tragic Death of Emperor Titus is a two act play depicting how one man's total trust in the wrong person can induce a state of vulnerability, deception, and violence. The righteous Emperor Titus is deceived into believing the lies of someone he feels he can trust, his Chief Administrator, Creon. Unknown to Titus, Creon devices a plan to overthrow Titus and coerces his chief guard into helping him to plot the assassination. Damaus, the emperor's son, is able to see through Creon's false servitude and tries to warn his father. Blinded by his faith in Creon, Titus refuses to believe his own son and sides with Creon. Through his own weakness and vulnerability, Damaus is easily framed for plotting the murder of his father and is faced with the consequences. Titus learns through Veritas, a wise man with mystical powers, that Creon is the real villain. In his anger, Titus kills both Creon and the guard. Now Titus has to confront Nemesis, goddess of revenge, who comes to vindicate Damaus's name. Before he dies, Titus has a serious discussion with Veritas. Veritas tries to make Titus realize the folly of his ignorant ways. The tragic ending of The Tragic Death of Emperor Titus reveals man's weaknesses, fears, and selfishness.
Leon Newton is a student of the human condition, wielding the written craft to enrapture the mind much like an artist wields a brush. The pages are a blank canvas on which to draw from a talent heralded by many and matched only by an imagination that rises to the task. The Tragic Death of An Emperor is one of many books in a series of recent literary pursuits, with work progressing quickly on the follow-up. He is the author of Terrorism 101: A Library Reference and Selected Annotated Bibliography, The Newspaper Boy, The Village Poet and Collection of Writings and Psycho - Politics In Government and Terrorism Essays. Leon is a Professor of Politics and Literary Artist. He is a member of The Dramatist Guild of America and the Authors League of America.