Porzia

"Porzia" by Cale Young Rice is a dramatic play set in Renaissance Naples, a time of great cultural change. The story centers on the wedding day of Porzia and Rizzio di Rossi, a leader accused of heresy, throwing their lives into chaos amid the Inquisition. As Rizzio is arrested, Porzia finds herself torn between her feelings for him and the protection offered by his brother, Osio, who harbors a secret love for her. Their experiences, marked by betrayal, loss, and the weighty accusation of heresy, propel the characters toward a sorrowful destiny, where the truth and their deepest desires collide with the harsh realities of their society.