Children of Agamemnon

A two-part theatrical epic. CHILDREN OF AGAMEMNON combines Euripides' IPHIGENIA AT AULIS, ELECTRA, ORESTES and IPHIGENIA AT TAURIS into a single narrative. Following the House of Atreus before, during and after the Trojan War; the play explores how an act of infidelity sets events in motion afflicting a family with violence, abuse and vengeance during a time of great political strife, war and social upheaval. Actions of one generation affects the other for the worse and violence begets violence in a seemingly endless cycle. And though the family is born to royalty, wealth and prestige, the Gods are always present and more than willing to remind them they still are all-too mortal and at their mercy.

 

This English adaptation of Euripides is in rhymed verse to create an approximation of the rhythms and poetry of the original Greek text.

Cast: 
9 F 6M with most actors playing multiple roles over the two parts. Can be expanded for a larger cast, with opportunities to use many women in the chorus.
Authors: 
Brian Vinero, adapted from Euripides