by Alexandre Dumas (Author), Christopher M. Walsh (Author)
Vengeance knows no bounds in Christopher Walsh's masterful adaptation of Dumas' timeless epic.
Framed by a conspiracy and torn from the woman he loves, Edmond Dantès is wrongly imprisoned for fourteen years. Escaping captivity, he enters the upper reaches of Parisian society, insinuating himself into the lives of his three tormentors. One by one, he seeks to use their own secrets to destroy them, all under the guise of his new identity: the enigmatic and powerful Count of Monte Cristo. Alexandre Dumas' classic novel of intrigue and vengeance comes to life in this masterful adaptation by award-winning playwright Christopher M. Walsh (Miss Holmes, A Tale of Two Cities). Walsh captures the epic scope of Dumas' original tale with unparalleled intensity and drama. Experience the dark journey of a man who transforms his suffering into a relentless pursuit of justice and retribution. This adaptation delves deep into the themes of betrayal, revenge, and redemption, offering a fresh and riveting perspective on one of literature's most enduring stories. Discover a theatrical experience that redefines the boundaries of revenge and tragedy. Walsh's adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo is a must-read for fans of Dumas and those who crave a story rich with suspense, emotion, and relentless determination. "A guilty theatrical pleasure you don't have to atone for afterward. It's zesty, good fun - colorful theatrical comfort food with enough philosophical seasoning and emotional heat to keep it from getting too sticky or soggy." - Chicago Tribune "Walsh's adaptation moves along with economy, speed, and a sense of humor." - Chicago Reader "The Count is a noble man, learned, driven, excellent; he performs great deeds. And yet he has, at times, surrounded himself with unsavory characters. He is consumed by his desires, his drive; and yet, when they are consummated, what is left for him? Is revenge justice or pettiness? The story delves deeply into morality, and not in a simplistic way. The characters are full, fleshed-out, real. Their motives true to life, their beings understandable." - ChicagoCriticAuthor Biography
Christopher M. Walsh is a writer and actor whose work has been produced in the U.S. and Canada. In 2014 he was nominated for a Non-Equity Joseph Jefferson (Jeff) Award for his adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities. Other adaptations include The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas, The City & The City by China Miéville, and Soon I Will Be Invincible by Austin Grossman. Christopher is also a two-time finalist in the Deathscribe Festival of Horror Radio Plays, produced by Chicago's WildClaw Theatre, with his original short plays Comparing Notes at the End of the World and Fracture Zone. As an actor, Christopher has performed with a number of companies in and around the Chicago area. He is a proud member of the artistic ensemble at Lifeline Theatre, based in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood. Lifeline specializes in stage adaptations of literary works. Originally from Muskegon, MI, he moved to Chicago in 1994 to study acting at Columbia College. He lives in Chicago with his wife and two cats. Follow his adventures online at christophermwalsh.com.
Number of Pages: 180
Dimensions: 0.38 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN
Publication Date: December 23, 2014
