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Agatha Rex: Competition Version

Agatha Rex: Competition Version

adapted by Lindsay Price 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.

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Also available in a full-length version here.

Recommended for High Schools and Middle Schools

Running Time
About 35 minutes
Approximate; excludes intermissions and scene changes
Cast
19 Characters
4 M5 F10 Any Gender
Set
Simple set
Length
35 pages
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19 Characters
4 M, 5 F, 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.

DR. CREON [M] 81 lines
Principal of Thebes High. Very concerned with rules.
AGATHA [F] 148 lines
Student council president. Sister to Paul, Elliot, and Irene.
PAUL [M] 34 lines
Troublemaker in the past. Brother to Elliot, Agatha, and Irene.
ELLIOT [M] 23 lines
Star basketball player. Brother to Paul, Agatha, and Irene.
IRENE [F] 17 lines
Very concerned with status. Sister to Agatha, Paul and Elliot.
HARRY [M] 39 lines
Dr. Creon’s Son. Dating Agatha.
TERRY [F] 14 lines
Head of the PTA.
EUNICE [F] 28 lines
Head Hall Monitor. Very concerned with rules.
JOANNE [F] 23 lines
Assistant Hall Monitor. Very concerned with rules.
CHORUS [A] 66 lines
Penelope, 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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Theatrefolk Featured Play - Agatha Rex
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Theatrefolk Featured Play - Agatha Rex

Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. Agatha Rex by Lindsay Price is a modern high school adaptation of Antigone, transforming the Greek chorus into a dynamic ensemble opportunity. Available in a competition-length version too! 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. Let's hear from the author! 1. Why did you write this play?I love adaptations, and Antigone is an epic play - adapting it is always a fun challenge. The original story translated seamlessly to the high school stage: Antigone defies the king to honor her brother, while Agatha defies the principal to support hers. Both Agatha and Antigone stand up for what they believe in, no matter the consequences. In this modern version, Agatha isn’t faced with a life-or-death choice—apologize or die—but her actions will still change her life. She risks losing everything she’s worked for, all for a brother who may not even be worth the sacrifice. 1b. Why did you also write a competition length version?Agatha Rex is one of my more popular plays for production and for classroom study because of its link to Ancient Greek Theatre. I've had many teachers ask for a competition length version of this play and it's been great to be able to adapt my adaptation! 2. Describe the theme in one or two sentences?Do you stand up for your beliefs, regardless of the consequences? How do you define right vs wrong? 3. What's the most important visual for you in this play?The "Greek Chorus" of students who observe the action and comment on it. 4. If you could give one piece of advice for those producing the play, what would it be?Agatha Rex is a great example of an ensemble that has a lot to do and can't stand around being wall paper. The Greek Chorus in the original is transformed into an ensemble of high school students. Frankly, it's the toughest part in the play – they set the scene, they set up the world of the play and its characters. The ensemble acts as foils for Agatha (both encouraging her to act and then backing away when she asks for their help) they are the atmosphere of the play. They act as the voice of the student body. And they have to do it in unison. 5. Why is this play great for student performers?This play has a lot to offer from offering a modern look into an Ancient Greek play, to the ensemble work, to the strong character development, to the discussion of the themes. How do you define right from wrong? What would you do in a similar situation? Should someone be punished less harshly because they are a good student? What are your thoughts on personal responsibility? 6. Who is your favourite character in the play? OR Which character would you be in this play?Eunice, the head hall monitor, is my favourite character! I would love to play her. 7. What is your favourite line in the play?Any time the chorus called Dr Creon "Cromagnon."
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