Step into the shadows of history in The Last Day of Pompeii, a gripping new musical set in the heart of a city teetering on the brink of destruction. As Mount Vesuvius threatens to erupt, the fate of Pompeii hangs in the balance—and the choices of its inhabitants may be their last.
In this tragic tale, we follow a cast of characters each grappling with their own demons, desires, and secrets. Some of them heartbreaking, some of them humorous...all of them recognizably human. What will they do as the smoke rises in the sky?
See the faces lost to history. A woman who has fought for her freedom against all odds, but now faces the impossible decision—cling to the life she's built and hope the Gods avert disaster, or abandon it all at the first hint of danger? A broken warrior, tormented by his past, who made a promise to protect those he loves. But can he keep that promise when faced with the chaos of impending doom—and his own shattered mind? A young girl who longs for adventure, even if that means leaving the safety of the home she's always known. Civil servants and sycophants—with Pompeii's future in doubt, will anyone remain in the doomed city...or will self-preservation win the day?
As the volcanic tremors intensify, these individuals must ultimately make a choice that will define their lives—or end them. In the end, what will matter?
The Last Day of Pompeii is the final show of the 2024/2025 Gnarly Bard Theater Company Season!
This show is in one act. Run time ~ 85 minutes.
This show contains adult themes and content. Recommended viewer age is 15+.
CAST & CREW
Marina - Megan Kim
Osbert - Nick Menzhuber
Aelia - Boo Segersin
Lucia - Nichole Carey
Magistrate Cato - Jason Schneider
Magistrate Scipio - Burke Tagney
Felix - Gabriel Ryland
Turia - Maria Rebella
Directed by Nicole Marie Wilder
Written by Bubba Hollenhorst
Stage Manager - Kirsten Campbell
Lighting Designer - Jason Schneider
Scenic Designer - Jerry McMurray
Scenic Builder - Anthony Schrock
Puppetry Consultants - Thalia Kostman & Marc Berg of Phantom Chorus Theatre
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