The play features a single character—Ubu—in a contemporary setting where he reveals his inner thoughts, recites poetry, and reflects on his life. 1. The Soliloquy of a Tyrant

The script for Ubu: A Short Solo Play is available for purchase on . Format: Digital (Kindle/PDF accessible). Length: Approximately 25 pages.

Alfred Jarry’s original Ubu Roi shocked Parisian audiences in the late 19th century with its vulgarity, absurdity, and explicit satire of power and greed.

The play follows the meteoric rise and chaotic fall of Pa Ubu and Ma Ubu. Driven by pure, unadulterated avarice, they overthrow the government, execute the nobility, tax the populace into starvation, and wage arbitrary wars. Szymkowicz strips away traditional political dignity to show totalitarianism at its most ridiculous and terrifyingly childish. Key Characters