Botticelli in the Fire
A love story, a rebellion, a mirror to our times.
- Played
- March 4–14, 2026
- Venue
- The Big Secret Theatre
- Runtime
- 2h 10min
- Season
- 2025–26
A contemporary reimagining of Renaissance Florence by Jordan Tannahill, directed by Clare Preuss. Botticelli in the Fire follows passionate individuals navigating art, politics, and revolution as society faces upheaval. A painter's devotion to beauty threatens to spark political crisis in a world where creatives must balance artistic pursuits with activism. Runtime: 2 hours 10 minutes including intermission.
Content advisory: Nudity, strong language, sexual content, violence, haze, and flashing lights. Recommended for ages 16+.
Cast
- Madre Maria Kris Alvarez
- Lorenzo Joel Cochrane
- Savonarola Christopher Hunt
- Poggio Zachary Parsons-Lozinski
- Leonardo Ethan Vasquez Taylor
- Sandro Eric Wigston
- Clarice Sydney Williams
Creative Team
- Playwright Jordan Tannahill
- Director Clare Preuss
- Co-Choreographer Clare Preuss
- Assistant Director Keith Boniol
- Co-Choreographer Keith Boniol
- Fight Director Brianna Johnston
- Intimacy Director Brianna Johnston
- Original Composition Maddie Bautista
- Sound Design Alixandra Cowman
- Music Direction Alixandra Cowman
- Set Design Julia Kim
- Head of Props Nicole Logan
- Lighting Design Adam Kostiuk
- Costume Design Rebecca Toon
- Lobby Installation Artist Lex Hilderman
- Stage Manager Naomi Esau
- Assistant Stage Manager Staci Hanley
- Production Manager Marcia Liber
- Sound Support Kathryn Smith
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