will try to dissuade Hektor from engaging Achilles in battle, reminding him of his awful fate.
             Helen – wife of King Menelaus of Sparta and sister of the wife of Agamemnon, Clytemnestra. Described as "the face that launched a thousand ships", so great was her beauty. In myth she is sometimes seen as very willing to leave Menelaus for Paris, in others however she is not. In the context of my tragedy she is happy to be in the arms of Paris instead of her "macho" and controlling husband Menelaus.
             Actor 1 – this man would be the most skilled of the 3 actors. He would have a strong masculine voice, yet one pleasant to the ears. He would portray both Hektor and Aeneas, as I will not have both characters on stage at the same time. I want Aeneas to be seen as the successor of Hektor after his death on the battlefield. Hopefully using the same actor may emphasize this point. Physically, I would like this actor to be tall and muscular to stay consistent with the picture of Hektor and Aeneas from The Iliad and The Aeneid. In addition he would also play Paris.
             Actor 2 – this man would perform as King Priam of Troy. With the exception of the deus ex machina scene at the end (where he will take the role of Aeneas instead of Actor #1), this actor will perform as King Priam exclusively.
             Actor 3 – this actor would be a female if I were to do a modern rendition of my play. If I were to go strictly by the rules of antiquity this would probably be a younger man with a girlish voice. He or she would portray the two female characters, Andromache and Helen.
             The play takes place within the walled city of Troy. The action will take place in King Priam's throne and in Hektor's private chamber within the palace.
             Prologue – this would be a monologue featuring the lead character Hektor. It would take place within the walls of Troy after a hard fought battle with the Greek forces. ...