Face fear head-on with a bold, ritual drama that blends myth, music, and vision.
The Fall of Ug: A Masque of Fear is a stage work presented as the Eleventh Grove Play of the Bohemian Club in San Francisco. It follows a legendary rite where a king’s court and a distant god of fear collide in a night of ritual song, dance, and dramatic poetry. A prince and his defenders confront the power that rules their world, challenging terror with courage, ceremony, and a rising chorus that sweeps across the grove.
- A richly imagined world where trees, beasts, priests, and players perform a haunting tale of fear, sacrifice, and redemption.
- Vivid stage directions describe costumes, music, and lighting that build a living atmosphere.
- The piece centers on a prince’s stand against Ug, the god of fear, amid ritual song and a dramatic confrontation.
- The production blends prologue, lyrical hymn, and a world-facing finale that can feel like a myth made for the stage.
Ideal for readers who enjoy mythic theater, historical masques, and music-driven storytelling that explores fear and hope in a ceremonial setting.
Jeri Taylor is a co-creator and executive producer of"Star Trek: Voyager"TM. She also served as an executive producer for "Star Trek: The Next Generation"®