Original Message:
Sent: 08-17-2016 09:46
From: John Perry
Subject: Greek Plays
You could look at Antigone, Now from Playscripts. It has a small cast that can be expanded. I turned the solo chorus into a multi-actor chorus for competition.
With only two actresses Shakespeare might be good, too. You could do Macbeth with two women.
The Birds by Don Zolodis might be an option.
I like The Persians. I see it as dealing with the aftermath of war and how do we treat the losers.
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John Perry
Drama Instructor
Atherton High School
Louisville KY
Original Message:
Sent: 08-17-2016 09:34
From: Phillip Goodchild
Subject: Greek Plays
'Antigone' is usually a safe bet as there isn't generally as much sex as 'the rest', but there are options. (I think the line from 'Something Rotten' is priceless: "Or you could see a play from Greek mythology/See a mother have se* with her son!')
It will depend on what your community/administration can handle. Sometimes content in Greek dramas and comedies are easier to object to than Shakespeare, because, you know, language.
Here's a quick guide to the ten essential Greek works you could consider:
10 Greek Plays That Are Essential to Any Education - BachelorsDegreeOnline.com
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Phillip Goodchild
Theatre Arts Instructor/Assistant Department Head of English
Ruskin FL
Original Message:
Sent: 08-17-2016 08:09
From: Rebecca Rajswasser
Subject: Greek Plays
Year two, and already my program has doubled. I now have five classes instead of three, including an advanced class. It's small, but strong. I'd like to do a greek play with them as their second semester project. Of course, there's Antigone, but I'm wondering what some of the favorites are out there. Something they will understand and relate to. I have three female students and the rest are male.
I'm thinking of doing it in the rotunda in our main building, with a the Greek Chorus above us on the second floor. It can't require much in the way of tech.
Ideas?
Rebecca Rajswasser. M.Ed.
Forest High School
English I; Intro to Drama; Acting I-IV
Director, Troupe 3069
671-7400; 58562
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