Sadeness: A Dark Sarcasm One Act Play

A Dark Sarcasm One Act PlaySadeness is a dark psychological play in one act with four characters centered around the infamous Marquis de Sade during his imprisonment at the Bastille in France during the 18th century. This drama explores themes of power dynamics, freedom, and madness as it dives into human behaviors between two contrasting characters – Sade, a figure known for his libertine philosophy and transgressive writings, and Renaud, a new cellmate with a secret to hide. Their forced cohabitation within the confines of a prison cell reflects a microcosm of social constraints and rebellion against authority, becoming an examination of both personal demons and broader societal commentary on class structure as the characters’ darkly intense relationship escalates into violence and psychological warfare. Welcome to madness. Welcome to Sadeness.