A frantic ensemble of performers attempts the impossible... to cram the greatest hits of Greek theatre both tragedies and comedies into a 45-minute show! This fast paced one act is a humorous love letter to the classics, reminding us that consequences are inevitable and that if everyone had just talked through things for five minutes... we wouldn t have a show! Kendra tactfully handles even the delicate topics in Greek theatre with skill and grace, making this play appropriate for middle or high school students.

A Greek chorus leads the audience through a crash course in ancient drama to tell the story of Oedipus, who solves a mystery he really didn t want to solve, and Antigone, who refuses to back down. We also learn of a war that demands the unthinkable in Iphigenia at Aulis, of Trojan women left to carry the cost of victory, and of Medea s revenge story. There are comedies too, like Lysistrata and The Frogs, that prove that laughter can be a powerful weapon!

The very best part of this fun yet educational play is a balanced cast and incredibly flexible cast size, making this the perfect show for an ensemble one-act with lots of doubling, a large cast production, or anything in between!

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