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Synopsis

Argonautika is a theatrical retelling of ancient myth of Jason and the Argonauts. Jason goes on a quest to capture the Golden Fleece. On his journey, his crew encounters monsters, goddesses, nymphs and more amazing sights. Mary Zimmerman based her story on a third century B.C. Greek epic poem recounting the story written by Apollonius Rhodius.

Show Information

Category
Play
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
Genres
Fairy Tale/Fantasy, Historical/Biographical
Cast Size
medium
Ideal For
Mostly Male Cast, Includes Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult Characters, Medium Cast

Context


Plot


Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Jason

Lead

Male

Spoken

Hera

Lead

Female

Spoken

Athena

Lead

Female

Spoken

Pelias

Supporting

Male

Spoken

Idmon

Supporting

Male

Spoken

Meleager

Supporting

Male

Spoken

Casstor

Supporting

Male

Spoken

Pollux

Supporting

Male

Spoken

Hercules

Supporting

Male

Spoken

Hylas

Supporting

Male

Spoken

Andromeda

Supporting

Male

Spoken

Aphrodite

Supporting

Female

Spoken

Medea

Supporting

Female

Spoken

Amycus

Supporting

Either Gender

Spoken

Songs

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Scenes

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Themes, Symbols & Motifs

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