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Socy
10-15-2008, 16:43
Hey all!

I was wondering if any of you members have any knowledge about drama-plays from ancient greece (Preferably, although any other will do aswell). I need some info about an interesting play, rather a part of a play (Should be around 5 mins long and consist of 4 male cast members). The reason for me needing it is beacuse we're going to perform a minor "play" in school, in our drama-class, and I thought it would be nice with something from Ancient Greece. I've already considered the Illiad and the play "Agamemnon", but other advice is appreciated and welcome!

I know that this is a pretty general question, yet still I'm sure that I'll get some good advice on the issue, if not answers, atleast pointers to the right direction. :smash: Cheers!
MButcher
10-15-2008, 19:34
Have you considered "The Persians" by Aeschylus?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Persians
Socy
10-15-2008, 21:05
Have you considered "The Persians" by Aeschylus?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Persians

I have now! Thanks. Problem is though, it requires a female cast-member.
Incitatus
10-15-2008, 21:19
I don’t know much about ancient Greek drama, but how about Roman plays? Anything by Plautus or Terence would be good (they are comedies), and I know there are a few scenes in Plautus’ Curculio that have 4 male parts.

I don’t know how strict your 4 male parts rule is, but very often in ancient drama female parts were played by men, so you have a little leeway there if you want it.
Ibrahim
10-15-2008, 21:31
I have now! Thanks. Problem is though, it requires a female cast-member.

Oedipus rex?
Andronikos
10-15-2008, 21:33
Yes, Plautus is great, for example Miles gloriosus. I can't tell much about Greek authors, because I have read only Antigone and it was mediocre. But I believe, that there are many great pieces.
machinor
10-15-2008, 22:35
Aristophanes "The Clouds". Great comedy mocking Socrates and philosophers in general (although the "philosophers" in the play are basically sophists, not philosophers).
Socy
10-16-2008, 15:48
Thank you all for your responces, though me and my friends settled on "Agamemnon" (Please do correct spelling if its wrong). Though I do find the other plays interesting. Think I'll read them myself on my free time just for fun! Keep the tips comming.