Charles Di Tocca: A Tragedy

"Charles Di Tocca: A Tragedy" by Cale Young Rice is a play set in the 1400s. It tells a gripping story of Duke Charles di Tocca and his son, Antonio, whose lives become entangled with love, treachery, and predictions of the future in a politically unstable landscape. Through powerful characters and conversations, the play takes on deep human emotions, such as guilt, sadness, and the desire for love. The play starts in an atmosphere of tension, as Antonio anticipates meeting Fulvia, whom he’s interested in, while discussing the disturbing prophecies of Agabus with Helena, who fears bad things are on their way. Their conversations hint at a complex connection among the characters. Whispers of the Duke's harsh rule and the unrest in the land reveal bigger conflicts waiting to explode, setting the stage for a story of betrayal and heartbreak as the characters are drawn toward their destinies.