Tips on ancient drama-plays (Slightly OT)

**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.

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

Originally Posted by MButcher

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

Originally Posted by Socy

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.