Makers of Madness A Play in One Act and Three Scenes

A haunting, moon‑lit landscape opens the drama, where a spectral rider guides a lone wanderer through the ruins of a nameless battle. The poetic vision of ghostly cavalry, shattered bodies and mournful valleys sets a tone of dread and reflection, hinting at the thin line between heroism and horror. The verse‑like prologue invites listeners to feel the lingering weight of loss and the unsettling allure of war’s hidden madness.

The action then shifts to a stark, candle‑lit ministry in the capital of Iberia. A weary Minister of War, a cold‑hearted chief of staff, and a circle of generals wrestle with ambiguous orders, the possibility of conflict, and the crushing expectations of a distant king. Their tense dialogue exposes a bureaucracy teetering on the brink, where personal ambition, national pride and the specter of unseen battles collide, promising a sharp critique of power and the fragile sanity of those who wield it.