Greek Mythology Inspired Plays

Select plays listed in alphabetical order

"Emily C. A. Snyder writes soul-restoring, gorgeous plays."
Kelly Zekas, author of These Vicious Masks

Full-Length Plays

The Love and Death Trilogy:
Persephone Rises
The Seduction of Adonis
Cupid and Psyche

Emily's masterpiece. Every lover of verse and Greek Mythology should read. The language, the characters, the relationships are gorgeous. Haunting and hopeful. ~ Chris Rivera
RUNTIME: Each play runs approximately 2.5 hours

SET: Minimal (Lighting and props)

CASTING: Varies per show; doubling possible

One-Act Plays

Tiresias

A trans-euphoric poetic play, about how Tiresias discovers her true self.
RUN TIME: Approximately 20-30 minutes

SET: Minimal (Poetic chorus)

CASTING: 1 Non-cis man, 1 Non-cis woman, 1 God/Father/Chorus leader, and sheep, snakes, etc.

Turn to Flesh (Play)

This short play examines the first meeting of Perseus and Medusa, on the last day of her life.
RUN TIME: Approximately 20 minutes

SET: Minimal (A shield, a sword)

CASTING: 1 Female Presenting, 1 Male Presenting (both Actor Combatants)

Short and Monologue Plays

Galatea

"An amazing piece of poetry; I can already imagine the stone-like actor coming to life through their words and slight actions. Wow." - Timothy-Talia M. Gadomski
RUN TIME: Approximately 5-10 minutes

SET: Minimal (A pedestal)

CASTING: 1F (whomever resonates with a role should play that role)

Ten Thousand Ships

"An amazing piece of poetry; I can already imagine the stone-like actor coming to life through their words and slight actions. Wow." - Timothy-Talia M. Gadomski
RUN TIME: Approximately 5-10 minutes

SET: Minimal (The walls of Troy)

CASTING: 1F (whomever resonates with a role should play that role)

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Shakespearean Short Plays

Antony and Cleopatra (After)

"A gorgeous short sequel to Shakespeare's play. This play bathes us in beautiful language and fascinating spectacle! I want to see it staged. I want to be a part of staging it! 

Did I mention the absolutely stunning language? Verse. Rhyme. The entire play just sounds good." - Monica Cross
RUN TIME: Approximately 5 minutes

SET: The Underworld, the River Styx

CASTING: 1F, 1M, 1 God (whomever resonates with a role should play the role)

REFERENCES: Antony and Cleopatra, Greco-Roman and Egyptian mythology