Agatha Rex: Competition Version
adapted by Lindsay Price Canadian Author from Antigone by Sophocles
NEW Competition Version!
Agatha’s two brothers have broken a school rule on a dare. One of them is expelled and the other is not. When Agatha demands equal treatment for her brothers, she finds that standing up for what’s right comes with consequences.
Set in a modern-day high school, the play translates the original Greek chorus into a fantastic ensemble opportunity.
Recommended for High Schools and Middle Schools
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19 Characters
- 4 Males
- 5 Females
- 10 Any Gender
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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DR. CREON Male 81 linesPrincipal of Thebes High. Very concerned with rules.
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AGATHA Female 148 linesStudent council president. Sister to Paul, Elliot, and Irene.
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PAUL Male 34 linesTroublemaker in the past. Brother to Elliot, Agatha, and Irene.
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ELLIOT Male 23 linesStar basketball player. Brother to Paul, Agatha, and Irene.
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IRENE Female 17 linesVery concerned with status. Sister to Agatha, Paul and Elliot.
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HARRY Male 39 linesDr. Creon’s Son. Dating Agatha.
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TERRY Female 14 linesHead of the PTA.
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EUNICE Female 28 linesHead Hall Monitor. Very concerned with rules.
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JOANNE Female 23 linesAssistant Hall Monitor. Very concerned with rules.
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CHORUS Any gender 66 linesPenelope, Helen, Rhea, Denny, Diana, Jason, Eddie, Art, Don, and Herman. NOTE: Names have been assigned for the Chorus. Feel free to cast your chorus in whatever gender configuration fits your situation. You have permission to change the chorus names to address your casting choices. The only criteria is to choose names derived from Greek Myths. The chorus can be as large as you want. The more voices there are the better.
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From the Drama Teacher Learning Centre
September Reading List: Plays for Competition
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