Character Relationship Map: The Genius

Characters

• Desmond Denton (played by Joe Gibbons) — protagonist

  Scientist who discovers a method to copy personalities. Initially falls for Kitty, but later uses his invention to become a terrorist waging a violent crusade against the American Family League's cult...

• Kitty Church (played by Karen Finley) — protagonist

  Rebel female artist actively resisting the ultra-conservative American Family League's monopoly on New York art galleries and their promotion of the restrictive New Formalism movement.

• Les Alabaster (played by Tony Oursler) — supporting
• Dirk Dirkson (played by Tony Conrad) — supporting
• Dr. Corbin (played by Adolfas Mekas) — supporting
• Manic Client (played by Camden Toy) — supporting
• Depressed Client (played by Mark MacElhattan) — supporting
• Psycho Client (played by Mike Ousterhout) — supporting

Key Relationships

• Les Alabaster → Dirk Dirkson (Alliance Allies)
• Kitty Church → Dirk Dirkson (Conflict Opponent)
• Kitty Church → Les Alabaster (Conflict Adversary)
• Desmond Denton → Dirk Dirkson (Conflict Nemesis)
• Les Alabaster → Psycho Client (Professional Employer)
• Les Alabaster → Depressed Client (Professional Employer)
• Les Alabaster → Manic Client (Professional Employer)
• Desmond Denton → Dr. Corbin (Professional Mentor)
• Desmond Denton → Les Alabaster (Conflict Arch Enemy)
• Desmond Denton → Kitty Church (Romantic Lovers)

Story Analysis

Identity, rebellion, and cultural oppression in a dystopian art world

Plot Progression

1. Scientific Awakening
2. Art World Rebellion
3. Identity Crisis
4. Violent Crusade