Eunochs, concubines, romance, executions, an evil Vizier! Will Venetian painter Gentile Bellini survive his mission to paint a portrait of the Ottoman Sultan in 15th century Istanbul?
Winner of the Kennedy Center’s David Mark Cohen Award, playwright Ed Stevens has had his work produced across the country and received honors in numerous theater competitions and festivals. His plays’ humor, compassion and striking theatricality have won them critical and audience acclaim.
“The writer clearly has a way with language” – The New Group
“Conjures a vividly distinct world” - Steppenwolf Theatre
“Appreciate the warmth and thoughtfulness in his work”
– Primary Stages
“Characters with distinct voices and timely commentary” – Long Wharf Theatre
“Timely and daring in his theatricality”
– Goodman Theatre
“The writer deserves our compliments for illuminating such a poignant example of the necessity that we learn to navigate societies different from our own”– South Coast Repertory
