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The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza (one-act)

Short Play, Comedy  /  1w, 1m, 10 any gender (youth)

Don Zolidis

Two battling narrators attempt to cover the entirety of Greek mythology using audience participation, cross-dressing and general theatrical insanity. Culminating in a heart-pounding, five-minute, two-actor version of The Iliad, this fast-paced, free-wheeling play is wild, silly and a complete blast for all ages.

The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza (one-act)

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 1m, 10 any gender (youth)
  • Duration
    Duration
    45-50 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Adaptation (Literature)
  • Suggested Use
    • Competition or Audition Material
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Pre-Teen (Age 11-13), Teen (Age 14-18)
The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza (one-act)

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Summary

Two battling narrators attempt to cover the entirety of Greek mythology using audience participation, cross-dressing and general theatrical insanity. Creation myths such as Pandora’s Box or Cronos and the Titans jostle for space with other famous myths like Jason and the Argonauts (the original Super Friends). Culminating in a heart-pounding, five-minute, two-actor version of The Iliad, this fast-paced, free-wheeling play is wild, silly and a complete blast for all ages.

History

The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza (one-act) was originally performed by Watauga Middle School on April 18, 2008. 

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Performing Groups

NARRATOR 1
NARRATOR 2
CRONOS
RHEA
URANUS
THERAPIST
ZEUS
MAN
WOMAN
PANDORA
POLICE OFFICER
JASON
ATALANTA
ORPHEUS
CASTOR
POLLUX
HARPIES
SIRENS
LONELY SINGLE WOMEN
MEDEA
ZOMBIE
BROTHER
EURYDICE
HADES
CHARON
FURIES
APOLLO
ACTOR 1
ACTOR 2

This play is performable with a cast of 8 talented performers. Performing the play with a cast this small requires costume changes in direct view of the audience, cross-casting, funny accents and a lot of silliness. The narrators would also assume roles in most of the scenes. It can also be done with a cast member in each individual role, leading to a cast size of around 35. 

This play is performable with a cast of 8 talented performers. Performing the play with a cast this small requires costume changes in direct view of the audience, cross-casting, funny accents and a lot of silliness. The narrators would also assume roles in most of the scenes. It can also be done with a cast member in each individual role, leading to a cast size of around 35. 

  • Time Period Present Day, Greek/Roman/Biblical, Ancient
  • Setting

    The ancient world. 

  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes, Period Costumes
  • Additional Features No Intermission
  • Duration 45-50 minutes

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: £30 per performance plus VAT when applicable.

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Authors

Don Zolidis

Don Zolidis

Don Zolidis, one of the most-produced playwrights in the world, is a former middle school and high school theater teacher. His 140+ published plays have been produced over 25,000 times, appearing in all 50 states, every Canadian province, and more than 80 countries around the ...

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