Agatha Rex
adapted by Lindsay Price from Antigone by Sophocles
A modern adaptation of Sophocles' Antigone set in a high school.
Average Producer Rating:
About 75 minutes
Act 1: 40 minutes, Act 2: 35 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
19
9 M | 10 W
Simple Set
72 pages
Reviews from Past Producers
What will be her dreadful fate
When the trumpet sounds the call
For those who stand against the state
Must first learn how to fall.
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.
Characters
19
9 Men, 10 Women
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.
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Agatha Rex
[W]
276 lines
- Model student. Believes deeply in treating others fairly.
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Paul Rex
[M]
50 lines
- A joker and rebel, trying to be better.
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Elliot Rex
[M]
42 lines
- A model student, who admires his brother Paul deeply.
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Irene Rex
[W]
40 lines
- A bit vapid, but her heart is in the right place. Youngest of the Rexes.
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Dr. Creon
[M]
162 lines
- Principal of Thebes High. Rules with an iron fist.
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Eunice
[W]
66 lines
- Head Hall Monitor
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Joanne
[W]
37 lines
- Assistant Hall Monitor
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Harry
[M]
59 lines
- Dr. Creon’s Son. Shy and unassuming.
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Terry
[M]
22 lines
- Head of the PTA.
Choruses
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Penelope
[W]
15 lines
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Helen
[W]
19 lines
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Rhea
[W]
14 lines
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Denny
[W]
30 lines
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Diana
[M]
31 lines
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Jason
[M]
15 lines
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Eddie
[M]
16 lines
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Art
[M]
15 lines
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Don
[M]
23 lines
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Herman
[M]
20 lines
- Subgenres
- Adaptation Choral work Issue-based
- Settings
- Present day
- Dress
- Contemporary costumes
- Audience
- All audiences Pre-teen Teen
- Features
- Variable Cast Size Choral work Movement-based Character study
- Set
- Simple set Interior set
- Themes
- Adolescence Friendship Gossip Individuality Morality Obedience Peer pressure Personal responsibility Self-image Overcoming odds
- Cross-Curricular Uses
- Greek
- Other uses
- Audition material Class work Scene work
Prop List
tuning pipe, whistle, clipboards, watch, clipboards, whistle, baseball cap, green wig, spray paint
Production Photos
Multimedia
Lindsay Price talks about the play.
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Customer Comments
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I've been doing youth shows since 1990, this is one of the best scripts Iâve ever had the pleasure of producing and you can quote me on that.
I've been recommending your shows and Theatrefolk to many of my fellow teachers.
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Agatha Rex
adapted by Lindsay Price from Antigone by Sophocles
About 75 minutes
Act 1: 40 minutes, Act 2: 35 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
19
9 M | 10 W
Simple Set
72 pages