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.

Dramedy

Average Producer Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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

Productions

Produced by 140+ schools

Licensed by schools and youth theatres around the world

Set

Simple Set

Length

72 pages

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Royalty fees apply to all performances whether or not admission is charged. Any performance in front of an audience (e.g. an invited dress rehearsal) is considered a performance for royalty purposes.

Exemption details for scenes and monologues for competition.

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 Female 276 lines

Model student. Believes deeply in treating others fairly.
Paul Rex Male 50 lines

A joker and rebel, trying to be better.
Elliot Rex Male 42 lines

A model student, who admires his brother Paul deeply.
Irene Rex Female 40 lines

A bit vapid, but her heart is in the right place. Youngest of the Rexes.
Dr. Creon Male 162 lines

Principal of Thebes High. Rules with an iron fist.
Eunice Female 66 lines

Head Hall Monitor
Joanne Female 37 lines

Assistant Hall Monitor
Harry Male 59 lines

Dr. Creon’s Son. Shy and unassuming.
Terry Male 22 lines

Head of the PTA.

Choruses

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

Praise for Agatha Rex

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!

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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