The Iliad, the Odyssey, and All of Greek Mythology in 99 minutes

About this event

Please join Magruder Drama for The Iliad, The Odyssey, and All of Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes or Less by Jay Hopkins and John Hunter.

THE ILIAD, THE ODYSSEY, AND ALL OF GREEK MYTHOLOGY IN 99 MINUTES OR LESS is presented by arrangement with

Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

On a simple stage, with the clock ticking in front of everyone’s eyes, the cast speeds through all of Greek Mythology. It’s funny, updated, and made easy to understand. The Gods walk the Red Carpet. The Creation of Mankind is a botched subcontractors job. Man and Pandora try settling down despite an ominous wedding gift. Love stories are a dating show and the Greek Tragedies are sports highlights!

And don’t forget the two greatest stories ever told, The Iliad and The Odyssey. Kidnap Helen of Troy, and you’ve got a 10 year slap-fight of epic proportions with pouty Achilles, war-hungry Agamemnon and clever Odysseus, destined to wander the seas for 10 more years fighting giants, seductresses and the Gods themselves.

All the silly decisions, the absurd destinies and the goofy characters are presented lightning-bolt fast with hysterical results as the clock is stopped with only seconds to spare.

Please note this show will be performed “in the round” with the audience sitting on three sides of the action, right on stage. Seating will be limited to accommodate the space available. Audience members may be invited to participate. This show is rated ALMOST PG-13 (PG-XIII) for violence and innuendo. Strobe lights, haze, fog, and sudden noises may be in effect for these performances.

From Col Zadok Magruder High School