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Elizabeth I:
In Her Own Words
Intrigue. Betrayal. Danger. Step into the turbulent world of Elizabeth I. A canny ruler, the personal letters of the Virgin Queen, intertwined with Shakespeare’s words provide a captivating peek into her innermost thoughts, desires, and heartaches.
Performed by Tammy Meneghini
Written by Carole Levin
Director Sabin Epstein
Associate Director Lynn Nichols
"A faultless production in every way"
"a heart-wrenching, intimately moving portrait"
"Meneghini is a powerful presence as Elizabeth"
"strips back the regal façade"
"a unique portrait of the last of the Tudor dynasty"
"The human Elizabeth behind the (white) mask is very much on show here"
"a compelling performance"
"An intimate conversation"
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Intrigue. Betrayal. Unconsummated love. Danger. Step into the world of Elizabeth I as she navigates the stormy waters of late 16th century England. Ascending the English throne in a vibrant but turbulent time she was a brilliant and canny stateswoman, politician, and ruler whose own letters provide a captivating peek into her inner thoughts, desires, heartaches, fears, doubts, and joys. Intertwined with speeches from the plays of Shakespeare, the letters of the Virgin Queen paint a unique portrait of this remarkable and complex woman.
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