A Drama in Verse: The Apothecary’s Conundrum

A new-old tale of hearts entangled—where ambition steeped in shadow, power, and potion collides with true love, and one woman’s steadfast resolve stands between devotion and a fate so dark even light would falter at its edge.

From Behind the Curtain

"What you hold in your hands is a rare jewel, lovingly crafted with care and precision. It is a love story, and it is also a grand adventure—a true page-turner. And I would expect no less from the gallant, modern-day swashbuckler who has been my cherished student. This is a tale that could grace many stages, enchant many audiences, and endure for generations. But regardless of where or when, as you read this play, do let yourself settle in—preferably by a fire, with a warm cup of tea, or perhaps a brandy. You are in for a treat to be savored."

"It is an immersion into a world of language almost alien to modern ears—a dialect far removed from today’s text-message shorthand. You, Rex, have beautifully captured the flowing, flamboyant, and evocative qualities of the post-Renaissance, Elizabethan vernacular."

A glimpse of the stage work—Act I, Scene I from The Apothecary’s Conundrum.

A forest. A quest. Tension cut—quite literally—with a dagger…

Artist | Playwright | Actor | Photographer | Lawyer

Rex Pietrobono’s legal career moves in concert with a creative life grounded in the stage, the written word, and the lens. From courtroom advocacy to Shakespearean soliloquy, from crafted scripts to deliberate composition, his work—across disciplines—examines the complexities of the human condition.

Rex M. Pietrobono

Where art meets conviction.

Rex set out early to explore many paths, each lending depth to the next—lawyer, playwright, performer, photographer, martial artist, occasional singer, and builder. At the heart of them all runs a common thread: the desire to express, to shape, to connect, and to leave something meaningful behind.

Whether advocating in court or crafting lines in Elizabethan verse, he brings to every pursuit a steady conviction—to act with purpose, create with heart, and deliver with impact.

This site offers a glimpse into that ongoing journey—where discipline meets imagination, structure moves with spontaneity, and varied experience finds expression.

What follows are but a few vignettes—fleeting moments, perhaps, yet lasting impressions.

The Book Awaits

Enter a world of treachery, vengeance, and verse. Whether thou art drawn to Elizabethan drama, a student of the stage, or a seeker of richly woven tales—The Apothecary’s Conundrum awaits thee.