Mary of Scotland

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Summary: Mary of Scotland
Review: It is a beautifully romantic play about Queen Mary - the young ill-fated queen of France and Scotland. The playwright writes parts for woman as well as he does for the men. It's a wonderful role for any young talented actress who is interested in a period piece. Though Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth were cousins and fairly close in age, they never met in real life. However, Maxwell Anderson wrote a climatically potent scene between Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth near the end of his play. Although a period piece, you can identify with all the different characters and their complexities. There is no "small" role in this play. Each character has purpose and personality. The play is written in layers within layers and therefore may take a couple of reads to truly appreciate the beauty of it. Enjoy!

Rating:
Summary: Mary of Scotland
Review: It is a beautifully romantic play about Queen Mary - the young ill-fated queen of France and Scotland. The playwright writes parts for woman as well as he does for the men. It's a wonderful role for any young talented actress who is interested in a period piece. Though Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth were cousins and fairly close in age, they never met in real life. However, Maxwell Anderson wrote a climatically potent scene between Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth near the end of his play. Although a period piece, you can identify with all the different characters and their complexities. There is no "small" role in this play. Each character has purpose and personality. The play is written in layers within layers and therefore may take a couple of reads to truly appreciate the beauty of it. Enjoy!