Mythic Mischief Series

RUNTIME

Plays run from 8 minutes to 20 minutes

SYNOPSIS

Mythic Mischief is a delightful anthology of 9 verse plays, each creatively reimagining famous Greek myths with a modern twist. Infused with humor, wit, and imaginative storytelling, these plays engage audiences of all ages. Perfect for school performances, this collection promises an entertaining and educational experience, sure to captivate both young performers and their audiences.

CASTING

THESEUS AND THE MINOTAUR: A-MAZE-ing Mythical Mishaps

 Estimated runtime: 20-25 minutes

CHARACTERS

1.        NIKE: 438 words

2.        ARIADNE: 464 words

3.        THESEUS: 754 words

4.        CARL: 472 words

5.        AEGEUS: 261 words

6.        MINOS: 384 words

7.        DOLPHIN: 241 words

8.        DIONYSUS: 227 words

9.        NARRATOR: 71 words

CUPID AND PSYCHE: Mythic Mischief in Verse

 Estimated runtime: 15-20 minutes  

CHARACTERS

1.        Narrator: 140ish lines

2.        Aphrodite: 43ish lines

3.        Cupid: 20ish lines

4.        Psyche: 34ish lines

5.        Graus: 12ish lines

6.        Neanis: 12ish lines

7.        Persephone: 3ish lines

8.        Hades: 3ish lines

9.        Ant Ali: 14ish lines

10.      Ant Rusty: 14ish lines

11.      Zeus: 23ish lines

The play can also be cast as:

Actor A: GRAUS, ANT ALI, and PERSEPHONE with 29ish lines total.

Actor B: NEANIS, ANT RUSTY, and HADES with 29ish lines total.

The play may also be cast with the sisters, the ants, and Persephone and Hades as all separate actors.

FLYING AND FALLING: The Daedalus Story

 Estimated runtime: 15 to 20 minutes

CHARACTERS

1.        APOLLO: 401 words

2.        ATHENA: 283 words

3.        DAEDALUS: 548 words

4.        PERDIX: 57 words

5.        ALPHA: 39 words

6.        BETA: 28 words

7.        GAMMA: 39 words

8.        KING MINOS: 244 words

9.        PASIPHAE: 62 words

10.      ICARUS: 99 words

11.      AWESOME VOICE: 37 words

ECHO AND NARCISSUS: Words of Deception and Beauty’s Reflection

 Estimated runtime: 15-20 minutes

CHARACTERS

1.        Aphrodite- 411 words

2.        Nemesis- 306 words

3.        Echo- 410 words

4.        Zeus- 47 words

5.        Hera- 101 words

6.        Narcissus- 424 words

7.        Mom- 29 words

8.        Dad- 25 words

9.        Uncle Joe- 3 words

PHAETON’S FIERY FIASCO: A Jazz Poem for a Stormin’ Performance

Estimated runtime: 6-8 minutes

This poem has 793 words

Roughly 26 stanzas

SWIFT AND FEARLESS: Atalanta’s Story

Estimated runtime: 10-12 minutes

This poem has 1,4447 words

Roughly 69 stanzas

KING MIDAS: Golden Greed and Humble Hearts

 Estimated runtime: 15 minutes

CHARACTERS

1.        SILENUS: 260 words

2.        PAN: 120 words

3.        APOLLO: 123 words

4.        YOUNG MIDAS: 224 words

5.        OLD MIDAS: 436 words

6.        DAUGHTER: 157 words

7.        BARBER: 208 words

8.        DIONYSUS: 207 words

PERSEPHONE: Curiosity Blooms

 Estimated runtime: 25 minutes

CHARACTERS

1.        Sammy: 836 words

2.        Persephone: 767 words

3.        First Thneed: 115 words

4.        Second Thneed: 109 words

5.        Third Thneed: 103 words

6.        Demeter: 525 words

7.        Stranger: 289 AND Hades: 495  (784 words)

8.        Charon: 134 words

PERSEUS: The Heart of a Hero

 Estimated runtime: 25 minutes 

CHARACTERS

1.        ATHENA: 228 words

2.        PERSEUS: 414 words

3.        MOTHER / DANAE: 328 words

4.        KING POLYDECTES: 199 words

5.        G1 (GRAEAE): 143 words

6.        G2 (GRAEAE): 150 words

7.        G3 (GRAEAE): 109 words

8.        MEDUSA: 109 words

9.        BANDIT: 96 words