Dramatic Version of Greek Myths and Hero Tales

This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format.

Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect.

(Summary by Inkell)

1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: InkellPandora: Winnifred AssmannEpimethus: AliceSteinHope: Claudia CaldiJupiter: Alan MapstoneMercury: ToddHWVenus: Agnes Robert BehrApollo: Greg GiordanoNeptune: lorda

2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: InkellDaphne: Jenn BrodaPeneus: Alan MapstoneApollo: Greg GiordanoCupid: Michael FazeVenus: Agnes Robert Behr

3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: InkellArgus: Agnes Robert BehrJupiter: Alan MapstoneJuno: Larry WilsonMercury: ToddHW

4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: InkellLatona: OwlerFirst Countryman: lordaSecond Countryman: Agnes Robert BehrThird Countryman: Chuck WilliamsonFourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone

5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: InkellPhaethon: HelloCentralPhoebus: Ehsan Ahmed MehediEarth: Agnes Robert BehrJupiter: Alan MapstoneMercury: ToddHWVulcan: David Purdy

6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: InkellMidas: BeeswaxcandleBacchus: Alan MapstoneSilenus: AliceSteinSlave: Chuck WilliamsonDaughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr

7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: InkellMidas: BeeswaxcandleApollo: Greg GiordanoPan: Alan MapstoneHairdresser: Winnifred AssmannHairdresser's Wife: AliceSteinFirst Shepherd: Agnes Robert BehrSecond Shepherd: SoniaThird Shepherd: David PurdyTmolus: lorda

8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: InkellPhilemon: David PurdyBaucis: Agnes Robert BehrJupiter: Alan MapstoneMercury: ToddHW

9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: InkellProserpina: AliceSteinPluto: Larry WilsonCeres: Belinda McReynoldsJupiter: Alan MapstoneMercury: ToddHWArethusa: Agnes Robert BehrMetanira: OwlerCeleus: David PurdyAttendant: LuMiness

10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: InkellCeyx: Winnifred AssmannHalcyone: Agnes Robert BehrJuno: Larry WilsonIris: Lynette CaulkinsSomnus: Alan MapstoneMorpheus: David PurdyNurse: AliceSteinVoice: Owler

11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: InkellCupid: Michael FazePsyche: Nova SilvaVenus: Agnes Robert BehrCeres: Belinda McReynoldsFirst Sister: Stacey MalcolmSecond Sister: Hannah LakeKing: Alan MapstoneQueen: Owler

12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: InkellCadmus: João SennaEuropa: Alessandra LaguitFirst Maiden: RosiesReadingSecond Maiden: SoniaThird Maiden: Agnes Robert BehrFourth Maiden: Elsie SelwynFirst Phoenician: ShrimpPhishSecond Phoenician: lordaThird Phoenician: David PurdyOracle: Alan MapstoneVoice: Owler

13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: InkellNarcissus: Hansen1021Echo: Claudia CaldiFirst Nymph: Agnes Robert BehrSecond Nymph: Alessandra LaguitThird Nymph: SoniaFourth Nymph: Elsie SelwynJuno: Larry WilsonTiresias: Alan MapstoneLiriope: AliceSteinMaiden: Hannah Lake

14. Arachne. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: InkellArachne: Anna ShireyMinerva: AliceSteinFirst Maiden: RosiesReadingSecond Maiden: SoniaThird Maiden: Agnes Robert BehrFourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn

15. Niobe. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: InkellNiobe: Anna ShireyFirst Woman: SoniaSecond Woman: Alessandra LaguitThird Woman: Agnes Robert BehrFourth Woman: Alan MapstoneLatona: OwlerApollo: Greg GiordanoDiana: Hannah Lake

16. Perseus and Medusa. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: InkellPerseus: BeeswaxcandlePolydectes: T. CraftFirst Courtier: Alan MapstoneSecond Courtier: SoniaThird Courtier: David PurdyFourth Courtier: Agnes Robert BehrMercury: ToddHWMinerva: AliceSteinAttendant: LuMiness

17. Perseus and Atlas. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: InkellPerseus: BeeswaxcandleAtlas: Alan Mapstone

18. Perseus and Andromeda. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: InkellPerseus: BeeswaxcandleAndromeda: T. CraftCepheus: Alan MapstoneCassiopeia: AliceSteinPhineus: Winnifred AssmannNoble: Agnes Robert Behr

19. Jason. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: InkellJason: David PurdyMedea: Agnes Robert BehrPelias: AliceSteinPhineus: Winnifred AssmannAeetes: Alan MapstoneFirst Argonaut: SoniaSecond Argonaut: Brian FullenThird Argonaut: Jon HunterFourth Argonaut: redrunFirst Citizen: ShrimpPhishSecond Citizen: lordaThird Citizen: Larry WilsonCourtier: Elsie SelwynAttendant: LuMiness

20. Atalanta. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: InkellAtalanta: WoollyLambdaHippomenes: Jon HunterAtalanta's Father: Alan MapstoneFirst Woman: SoniaSecond Woman: ShrimpPhishThird Woman: Agnes Robert BehrFirst Man: Chuck WilliamsonSecond Man: Brian FullenThird Man: David PurdyFourth Man: redrun

21. Theseus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: InkellTheseus: Alan MapstoneMedea: Agnes Robert BehrAegeus: HelloCentralAriadne: Anna ShireyMinos: AliceSteinAethra: Alessandra LaguitPittheus: Brian FullenFirst Athenian: lordaSecond Athenian: Chuck WilliamsonThird Athenian: David PurdyFourth Athenian: Jon HunterFirst Youth: Elsie SelwynSecond Youth: ShrimpPhishThird Youth: Winnifred AssmannFirst Maiden: RosiesReadingSecond Maiden: Sonia

22. Daedalus and Icarus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: InkellDaedalus: Alan MapstoneIcarus: David PurdyCocalus: Agnes Robert Behr

23. Alcestis. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: InkellAdmetus: ToddHWHercules: Algy PugApollo: Greg GiordanoJupiter: Alan MapstoneFather: Agnes Robert BehrAttendant: LuMiness

24. Orpheus and Eurydice. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: InkellOrpheus: Alan MapstoneFirst Nymph: Agnes Robert BehrSecond Nymph: Alessandra LaguitThird Nymph: SoniaNymph: Hannah LakeProserpina: AliceSteinPluto: Larry Wilson

25. Arion. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: InkellArion: Adrian StephensPeriander: Alan MapstoneFirst Seaman: SoniaSecond Seaman: Agnes Robert BehrThird Seaman: David Purdy