Tewodros

The play follows Kass Tewodros as he rises t become Emporer Tewodros II of Ethiopia.

From a young age, Kassa dreams of the cries of a burning monk and the convent schoolmaster speaking to him with the words of God and Abraham. His desires are to “unite the broken pieces of broken Ethiopias. After he is labelled a terrorist by the Empress of Gondar’s Army General, Kassa flees into the forest with Princess Tewabeth. Soon, a battle breaks out between Kassa’s followers and The Empresses legions, led by herself. The battle results in Kassa becoming Emperor Tewodros II, and all the enslaved people of Ethiopia are freed. This angers many neighboring countries and Kassa quickly makes an enemy of the British Empire. Soon, “Kassa had to taste the bitter cup of revolt”. After some battles and the capturing of Fort Magdala, the British Army led by General Napier makes a request for Kassa’s unconditional surrender. In fear of the shame that would be brought upon his country, and in the interest of his family, he sends away his son before shooting himself with a pistol.