INTERNATIONAL CASTING NOW: VIRTUAL READING OF A NEW ADAPTATION OF ARISTOPHANES' LYSISTRATA
PERFORMS MARCH 8, 2025
LYSISTRATA - A Re-imagining
Modern Verse Adaptation by Henry-Cameron Allen
from Aristophanes' Comedy, first performed in 411 BCE
Banned in the USA in 1873-1955
Banned in Greece in 1943 by the occupying Nazi Regime
VIRTUAL ONLINE READING (NOT ZOOM)
CASTING INTERNATIONALLY NOW!
All women and non-binary cast.
In English. Non-Union
Some roles may be double-cast.
Experimental theatre.
Ticketed event. 100% of proceeds will go to the artists.
Two rehearsals. Serious inquiries only.
Dramatis Personae:
LYSISTRATA - An Athenian woman of intelligence and determination, formerly a male soldier, 40's-50's
KALONIKE - Her neighbor, devoted to pleasure and traditional ways, 50's+
MYRRHINE - A young Athenian mother, skilled in the arts of seduction, 20's
LAMPITO - A strong Spartan woman with natural leadership qualities 40's+
FIRST WOMAN, 20's-30's
SECOND WOMAN, 20's-30's
THIRD WOMAN, 20's-30's
MAGISTRATE - A pompous Athenian official, 40's+
KINESIAS - Myrrhine's frustrated husband, 30's
OLDER WOMAN 1 - 60's+
OLDER WOMAN 2 - 60's +
OLD MAN 1 - 60's +
OLD MAN 2 - 60's +
OLD MAN 3 - 60's +
SPARTAN HERALD - Appearing with obvious physical discomfort - 20's+
ATHENIAN DELEGATE - Seeking peace, 50's +
SPARTAN DELEGATE - Also seeking peace, 50's +
Contact with interest, including resume/CV, current photo.
info@FolkloreTheatre.Company
