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Short Play, Drama / 13w, 2m plus ensemble
adapted by Nelly E. Cuellar-Garcia from the play by Euripides
Deaf to the warnings of her nurse and chorus, grief-stricken Medea seeks solace in destroying Jason, her unfaithful husband. A condensed adaptation of the classic tragedy that effectively explores Medea’s disjointed psyche within the context of ancient Greek values.
Deaf to the warnings of her nurse and chorus, grief-stricken Medea seeks solace in destroying Jason, her unfaithful husband. She ruthlessly severs her husband’s lineage only to find herself “alone and forsaken” alongside the man she condemned to desolate solitude. A condensed adaptation of the classic tragedy that effectively explores Medea’s disjointed psyche within the context of ancient Greek values.
This adaptation of Medea was created specifically for the 2005 UIL Play Awards.
MEDEA – Mid-30s, Jason’s former wife, daughter of King Aeetes of savage Colchis GREEK CHORUS – represents society’s value and mores MEDEA’s SAVAGE CHORUS – represents Medea’s thoughts / Medea’s attendants NURSE – Medea’s constant companion and former nurse MEDEA’s CHORUS LEADER GLAUCE – Jason’s new wife, daughter of Creon GREEK CHORUS LEADER JASON – leader of the Argonauts; heir apparent to Corinth AEGEUS – King of Athens, former Argonaut; friend to both Jason and Medea SOLDIERS CHILDREN
Creative substitutes for the children should be explored if the director does not wish to use children in the show.
Medea’s home.
”A new voice in the world of the classics has been born.” – Judge, UIL Awards, Texas
Nelly E. Cuellar-Garcia is a 42-year, award-winning veteran theatre director with eight state appearances, 25+ regional advancements, and 30+ district titles in the world of competitive educational theatre known as the Texas UIL One-Act Play Contest. She has won two state 4-A ...