An accomplished cast and crew have been formed to recreate the distinguished play entitled "Medea." The cast has already been formed; the director and producer, as well as most other positions are held. The remaining positions needing of an owner are the technical crew, as well as the supervisor of the crew.
Medea, originally produced in 431 BC, is a tragic and gruesome tragic play based around three principle character flaws, all leading up to their respective owners' demise. Medea of course, is full of vengeance, which abandons her near the end of the play, leaving her without any closure. Jason is very selfish and only interested in self-promotion; it is arguable that the death of his children is a direct result of his selfhood. The last character flaw represented in this play is found in Creon; he is easily swayed to agree with either side of an argument, and he is not very firm with his judgment. He allows Jason to convince him to banish Medea, but later is persuaded to allow Medea to stay for a day. This character foible leads to the death of his daughter, as well as himself.
The intentions of my recreation are to emphasize the ridiculous antics shown by these three characters. I hope the audience will walk away from my rejuvenated play
with a sense of self discovery. I want the audience to recognize the outlandish behavior of these characters.
Despite having bizarre murders and eccentric plot twists, the message still rings true in today's society. My vision derives from the important theme of being aware of, and controlling your faults. This understanding is an important concept to grasp; that realization however, is hindered by the grotesque animosity shown throughout this play. My experimental version, in turn, surfaces the relative lessons to be taught in "Medea."
My vision calls for a distinct foolishness to transpire from the three
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