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Agatha Rex

adapted by Lindsay Price Canadian Author 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.

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Average Producer Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Recommended for High Schools and Middle Schools

At a Glance

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 Males
  • 10 Females

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 276 lines
    Female Model student. Believes deeply in treating others fairly.
  • Paul Rex 50 lines
    Male A joker and rebel, trying to be better.
  • Elliot Rex 42 lines
    Male A model student, who admires his brother Paul deeply.
  • Irene Rex 40 lines
    Female A bit vapid, but her heart is in the right place. Youngest of the Rexes.
  • Dr. Creon 162 lines
    Male Principal of Thebes High. Rules with an iron fist.
  • Eunice 66 lines
    Female Head Hall Monitor
  • Joanne 37 lines
    Female Assistant Hall Monitor
  • Harry 59 lines
    Male Dr. Creon’s Son. Shy and unassuming.
  • Terry 22 lines
    Male Head of the PTA.

Choruses

  • Penelope 15 lines
    Female
  • Helen 19 lines
    Female
  • Rhea 14 lines
    Female
  • Denny 30 lines
    Female
  • Diana 31 lines
    Male
  • Jason 15 lines
    Male
  • Eddie 16 lines
    Male
  • Art 15 lines
    Male
  • Don 23 lines
    Male
  • Herman 20 lines
    Male

Praise for Agatha Rex

5 out of 5 stars
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!
4 out of 5 stars
Devin Collins
Ethan A. Chase Middle School
I appreciated the simplicity of the scene requirements and the fun variety of character types.

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