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The House of Atreus

Collection / Anthology, Drama  /  6w, 6m

Burton Crane

Adapted and Abridged by Burton Crane

Three famous tragedies from the ancient Greek - Hecuba by Euripides, Agamemnon by Aeschylus, and Elektra by Sophocles are included in this collection. Chronologically connected, they may be performed as individual plays.

The House of Atreus

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    6w, 6m
  • Duration
    Duration
    90 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Adaptations (Stage & Screen)
  • Suggested Use
    • UIL Approved
    • Competition or audition material
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Senior

Details

Summary
Three famous tragedies from the ancient Greek - Hecuba by Euripides, Agamemnon by Aeschylus, and Elektra by Sophocles.

Chronologically connected, they may be performed as individual plays. Each has been abridged to about half-hour length and written in modern English verse that is intended to be spoken and readily comprehensible. These are both powerful and playable adaptations.

All necessary music materials can be found at the back of the acting edition. 

Cast Attributes
  • Time Period Greek; Roman & Biblical
  • Features Period Costumes
  • Additional Features Play w/ Music
  • Duration 90 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

Music

  • Vocal DemandsEasy
  • Chorus Size Small

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $90 per performance
    $55 per short play individually

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Author

Burton Crane

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