Pandora's Fire
by Judith White
Pandora's curiosity gets the better of her in this theatrical retelling of the Greek myth.
Average Producer Rating:
About 30 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
10
3 M | 4 W | 3 Any Gender, Plus chorus
Simple set
24 pages
Reviews from Past Producers
Everybody knows the story of Pandora. She was given a box that was not to be opened under any circumstances. But her curiosity got the better of her and she is to blame for releasing jealousy, grief, greed, and disease into the world. But is that the whole story?
Pandora's Fire is a wonderful mix of Ancient Greek choral storytelling with a modern twist.
Characters
10
3 Men, 4 Women, 3 Any Gender, Plus chorus
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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PYRRHA
[W]
7 lines
- Pandora’s daughter, married to Epimetheus, Prometheus’s son.
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CHORUS LEADER (One Monologue)
[A]
27 lines
- Later revealed to be Hope.
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CHORUS (Two Monologues)
15 lines
- As many as you wish. They can also double some of the roles below.
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ZEUS
[A]
14 lines
- God of the sky, ruler of the Olympian gods.
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PROMETHEUS
[M]
15 lines
- Titan who was given the task of making men out of clay. Man’s greatest benefactor.
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EPIMETHEUS
[M]
32 lines
- Prometheus’s foolish younger brother. (Think Prologue and Epilogue.)
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APHRODITE
[W]
6 lines
- Greek Goddess of Love and Beauty.
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HERMES
[A]
18 lines
- Zeus’ personal agent and messenger
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HAEPHAESTOS
[M]
3 lines
- Greek God of blacksmiths, craftsmen, artisans, sculptors, metals, fire and volcanoes.
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PANDORA (One Monologue)
[W]
44 lines
- A gift from the Gods, custom-made by the Gods to punish Prometheus.
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DEMONS/TORMENTORS
3 lines
- Figures who taunt Pandora.
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GAIA
[W]
3 lines
- The original Earth Mother.
- Subgenres
- Fantasy Fables/Folktales Adaptation Choral work
- Settings
- Greek
- Dress
- Fantasy costumes Period costumes
- Audience
- All audiences Pre-teen Teen
- Features
- Poetry Puppetry Character study Choral work Variable gender breakdown
- Set
- Simple set
- Themes
- Betrayal Love Parenting/Family Religion Relationships Obedience Peer pressure Personal responsibility
- Cross-Curricular Uses
- Greek
- Other uses
- Competition Monologues Audition material Class work Scene work
Prop List
Golden hula hoop, Bag, Spyglass, Half mask, Shawl, Wreath, Harmonica, “Toy”, Gift tag, Box, Noisemakers, Streamers, Shadow puppets, Wig, Skirt, Shoes
Production Photos
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Pandora's Fire
by Judith White
About 30 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
10
3 M | 4 W | 3 Any Gender, Plus chorus
Simple set
24 pages