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Queen of Swords is a new rock musical with book and lyrics

by Thom Mesrobian and music by Ben Shepler and Thom

Mesrobian. It tells the true story of an unbelievable life. Julie

D’Aubigny lived at the end of the 17th century in the shadow

of Versailles. She rose from poverty to become an expert

sword fighter, scandalous lover and eventually the star of

Opera Paris. She was bisexual, possibly transgendered and

battled with a number of personal demons that culminated in

at least two suicide attempts. She seduced wives, dueled

their husbands and once burned down a convent to rescue

her girlfriend from the nuns. All this before dying from fever

at the age of 33.

Julie’s story remains relevant to this very day as members of

the LGBTQ community and the CIS community struggle to

deal with the complex issues and pressures and struggle that

comes from searching for identity. The mix of styles, rock  and Parisian flair, provide a rich and energetic backdrop

for the story to unfold and resounds with the message that

“You are not alone”. 

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Currently Rogue Stage is running a fundraising campaign through GoFundMe in advance of its' world premiere. Patrons can sponsor a character for the World Premiere! In addition to being listed as a sponsor you will also receive a one of a kind piece of conceptual art by Josefina Heit. Insta: @itsnivu and email @ nivucommissions@gmail.com

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               ***Auditions will be open to the community***