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Agatha Rex

adapted by Lindsay Price from Antigone by Sophocles

Possible expulsion, expulsion, expulsion.

Agatha is a girl who stands up for her beliefs, regardless of the consequences. As student council president at Thebes High, she vigorously defends a student who is unfairly punished. Based on her actions, she could be expelled and lose an important scholarship.

Set in a modern-day high school, the play translates the original Greek chorus into a fantastic ensemble opportunity.

Dramedy

Average Producer Rating:

Recommended for High Schools and Middle Schools

Running Time

About 75 minutes

Approximate; excludes intermissions and scene changes

Cast

19 Characters

9 M | 10 F

Set

Simple Set

Length

72 pages

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19 Characters
9 M, 10 F

Characters in this play are currently identified as male or female. Directors are welcome to assign any gender (binary or non-binary) to any character and modify pronouns accordingly.

Agatha Rex [F] 276 lines

Model student. Believes deeply in treating others fairly.

Paul Rex [M] 50 lines

A joker and rebel, trying to be better.

Elliot Rex [M] 42 lines

A model student, who admires his brother Paul deeply.

Irene Rex [F] 40 lines

A bit vapid, but her heart is in the right place. Youngest of the Rexes.

Dr. Creon [M] 162 lines

Principal of Thebes High. Rules with an iron fist.

Eunice [F] 66 lines

Head Hall Monitor

Joanne [F] 37 lines

Assistant Hall Monitor

Harry [M] 59 lines

Dr. Creon’s Son. Shy and unassuming.

Terry [M] 22 lines

Head of the PTA.

Choruses

Penelope [F] 15 lines

Helen [F] 19 lines

Rhea [F] 14 lines

Denny [F] 30 lines

Diana [M] 31 lines

Jason [M] 15 lines

Eddie [M] 16 lines

Art [M] 15 lines

Don [M] 23 lines

Herman [M] 20 lines

Praise for Agatha Rex

Devin Collins

Ethan A. Chase Middle School

I appreciated the simplicity of the scene requirements and the fun variety of character types.

Juliet Cottrell

The Drama Workshop

This play was a fantastic challenge for our 14/15 yr olds. They absolutely loved the theme and rose to the challenge of the ensemble work. I liked the fact that so many could have their moment in the spotlight!