Circo del Olimpo
by Lindsay Price Canadian Author
» A Spanish translation of Circus Olympus. «
The circus has come to town! Well… sort of. There's no elephant on a bicycle but there are the Greek Geeks and have they got a story or two to tell. More specifically, a myth or two: Pandora's Box, Persephone and the Underworld, King Midas, Athena and Arachne, and don't forget the Mythapalooza Slam Jam!
A gleeful celebration with excellent large cast expansion and parts for all abilities. Circus elements are optional and are suggested for each myth.
THREE different lengths are included: Two Acts, One Act, or a 20 minute Competition Piece.
Recommended for High Schools and Middle Schools
At a Glance
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Exemption details for scenes and monologues for competition.
15 Characters
- 6 Males
- 9 Females
- Easily Expandable
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.
Greek Geek Ringleaders
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Merve Male 25 / 46 / 110 linesNarrador. El hombre a cargo. Divertido. 20 minute version: 25 lines 1 act version: 46 lines 2 act version: 110 lines
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Ishy Female 6 / 36 / 61 linesNarradora. Ella es responsable, pero no restrictiva. 20 minute version: 6 lines 1 act version: 36 lines 2 act version: 61 lines
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Manso Male 12 / 20 / 42 linesSe agita facilmente. Definitivamente luse como un nerd. 20 minute version: 12 lines 1 act version: 20 lines 2 act version: 42 lines
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Osina Female 10 / 17 / 28 linesNada le agita. Fuerte y apasionado. 20 minute version: 10 lines 1 act version: 17 lines 2 act version: 28 lines
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Vigit Female 9 / 18 / 50 linesLa más joven. Nueva, pero no es una persona fácil de convencer. 20 minute version: 9 lines 1 act version: 18 lines 2 act version: 50 lines
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EnsembleThere are roles for 12 males and 20 females in the ensemble. You will need a minimum ensemble of 10 (4m/6f) for the full version or 7 (3m/4f) for the one act version.
Deméter Contra el Inframundo:
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Zeus 60 linesFather of the gods. A schemer who sets the play in action.
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Deméter 48 linesGoddess of fertility. A real earth-mama type.
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Perséfone 38 linesDemeter’s daffy daughter. Like: flowers, meadows, and mysterious strangers.
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Hades 60 linesZeus’ hopelessly nerdy brother, and God of the Underworld. Nursing a serious crush.
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Helios 10 linesThe sun, herself. Sees all.
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Eco Uno 4 linesHelios’ booming voice.
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Eco Dos 4 linesHelios’ booming voice.
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Hera 22 linesMother of the Gods.
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Atenea 15 linesGoddess of Wisdom
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Afrodita 11 linesGoddess of Love.
Perseo y Medusa:
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Medusa 2 linesSnake-haired monster of the piece.
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Polidectes 17 linesA slimy, scheming king.
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Perseo 43 linesA dopey hero whose rhymes need some work.
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Danae 7 linesPerseus’ faithful and long-suffering mother.
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Atenea 5 linesGoddess of Wisdom. Bringer of a gift.
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Hermes 3 linesMessenger of the Gods. Bringer of a gift.
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Enyo 32 linesGrae sister. Horror.
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Deino 29 linesGrae sister. Dread.
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Pemphredo 28 linesGrae sister. Alarm.
The Mythapalooza Slam Jam:
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Elenco Uno A 25 lines
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Elenco Uno B 21 lines
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Elenco Dos A 54 lines
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Elenco Dos B 53 lines lines
Atenea y Arachne:
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Atenea 22 linesGoddess of wisdom and battle, with an emphasis on battle in this story.
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Arachne 35 linesA vain weaver who spurns the gods. What doom looms over her loom?
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Poblano Una 6 linesWants an autograph.
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Poblano Dos 7 linesExcited to see the contest.
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Poblano Tres 6 linesInitiates the loom-off.
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Damara 6 linesA young girl who reminds Arachne to be humble.
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Ibron 15 linesArachne’s mother. Protective of her daughter.
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Demeter 4 linesGoddess of fertility. A voice of reason.
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Hera 4 linesMother of the gods. Quick to recommend harsh punishment.
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Aphrodite 5 linesGoddess of love. Flighty and easily distracted.
Rey Midas:
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Midas 40 linesA wise king who makes a terrible wish and gets the original gilt-trip.
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Penélope 13 linesKing Midas’ daughter, who doesn’t understand the ramifications of her father’s curse.
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Guardia Uno 4 linesOne of Midas’ guards. Gets to call someone a canker sore.
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Guardia Dos 3 linesA second guard of Midas’ castle. Gets to call someone a pile of refuse.
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Silenus 12 linesDionysus’ loyal servant.
Caja de Pandora:
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Zeus 0 linesFather of the gods. Out to punish Prometheus and Epimetheus one way or another. No lines. Mimed.
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Prometheus 0 linesA forward-thinking brother. Keeps his guard up. No lines. Mimed
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Epimetheus 0 linesAn absentminded brother. Lets his heart get the best of him. No lines. Mimed
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Pandora 0 linesA curious girl with an even-more-curious box. No lines. Mimed
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Timbre 3 linesThis doorbell both dings and dongs.
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Puerta 4 linesA multi-talented role – must creak open, and slam shut.
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Esperanza 3 linesThe final figure to spring from Pandora’s ill-fated box.
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