Written By: Maureen Hunter
Synopsis: Set in an Italian village in the fifteenth century, Vinci revolves around the struggle for custody of a gifted child, a "golden boy," Leonardo da Vinci. Padre Bartolomeo, a friend of the da Vinci family, finds himself caught between that powerful family and Leonardo's defiant unwed mother, the servant Caterina. In his efforts ot mediate the disupte and determine the future of Caterina's exceptional child, Bartolomeo comes to a new understanding of the nature of forgiveness and love.
Finalist, Manitoba Book of the Year, 2003
History: Manitoba Theatre Centre, Winnipeg, and National Arts Centre, Ottawa, co-production, 2002. World premiere.
Centaur Theatre, Montreal, 2002
CanStage, Toronto, 2003
Theatre Northwest, Prince George, BC, 2003
Carol Players, Wabash, NF, 2005
Oakville Players, Oakville, ON, 2005
Durham Shoestring Performers, Oshawa, ON, 2007
Availability: Complete script, Scirocco Drama, 2002
Scene in Generation Nexxt, Scirocco Drama, 2010
Copy in the MAP library.
Running Time (mins): 76-120
Cast: 4M / 2F
Genres: Drama