Modern Adaptation of Oedipus Rex (Scene) Essay Example
Oedipus Rex Adaptation
Original Scene: Laius meets the oracle and learns that his own son will kill him and marry his mother. Laius orders Jocasta to kill the baby. Jocasta hesitates and gives the baby to a servant so he could kill the baby. The servant leaves the baby to die in the sun. *A shepherd saves the baby and names him Oedipus.
*optional to adapt
Characters
1. King Laius / Lionel von Hudson – Jared
Lionel von Hudson is a wealthy and powerful businessman. He comes from a line of elites and his family holds tremendous economic power in New York.
2. Queen Jocasta / Cassandra von Hudson – Ravina
Cassandar von Hudson is the wife of Lionel von Hudson. She also comes from a long line of elites from the Hamptons. She is unwilling to kil her first born child. Sometimes, she’s also conceited and proud.
3. Oracle / Gypsy lady – Ratna
A gypsy fortune teller who receives a vision and prophecy on the fate of the von Hudsons. Carries her fortune telling crystal with her.
4. Servant / Sherry the Attendant – Farah
Sherry is the von Hudson’s attendant who act as both driver and personal bodyguard. A religious person but also fears her employers. She believes in fate.
5. * Corinthian Shepherd / Plumber – Jared
A plumber who takes care of the sewer pipes. A person with a good heart.
Setting: Modern day Upper East Side Manhattan, New York
Scene 1
Setting: Outside Lionel’s office building
Props: 2 chairs (car) and a “crystal” ball
Lionel ask his driver to pull over at the office for a meeting.
Lionel : Now, Sherry, the meeting will be till 2. I will be back at about 2:30.
Sherry : Yes Mr.Lionel. I will be here. Have a good meeting Mr. Lionel, Mdm. Cassandra.
Lionel and Cassandra exit the car and walk towards the office entrance when they were stopped by a gypsy lady with a crystal ball.
Gypsy Lady : The couple there. Mr and Mrs von Hudson. [walks over to Lionel and Cassandra]
Cassandra : Oh Lord
Original Scene: Laius meets the oracle and learns that his own son will kill him and marry his mother. Laius orders Jocasta to kill the baby. Jocasta hesitates and gives the baby to a servant so he could kill the baby. The servant leaves the baby to die in the sun. *A shepherd saves the baby and names him Oedipus.
*optional to adapt
Characters
1. King Laius / Lionel von Hudson – Jared
Lionel von Hudson is a wealthy and powerful businessman. He comes from a line of elites and his family holds tremendous economic power in New York.
2. Queen Jocasta / Cassandra von Hudson – Ravina
Cassandar von Hudson is the wife of Lionel von Hudson. She also comes from a long line of elites from the Hamptons. She is unwilling to kil her first born child. Sometimes, she’s also conceited and proud.
3. Oracle / Gypsy lady – Ratna
A gypsy fortune teller who receives a vision and prophecy on the fate of the von Hudsons. Carries her fortune telling crystal with her.
4. Servant / Sherry the Attendant – Farah
Sherry is the von Hudson’s attendant who act as both driver and personal bodyguard. A religious person but also fears her employers. She believes in fate.
5. * Corinthian Shepherd / Plumber – Jared
A plumber who takes care of the sewer pipes. A person with a good heart.
Setting: Modern day Upper East Side Manhattan, New York
Scene 1
Setting: Outside Lionel’s office building
Props: 2 chairs (car) and a “crystal” ball
Lionel ask his driver to pull over at the office for a meeting.
Lionel : Now, Sherry, the meeting will be till 2. I will be back at about 2:30.
Sherry : Yes Mr.Lionel. I will be here. Have a good meeting Mr. Lionel, Mdm. Cassandra.
Lionel and Cassandra exit the car and walk towards the office entrance when they were stopped by a gypsy lady with a crystal ball.
Gypsy Lady : The couple there. Mr and Mrs von Hudson. [walks over to Lionel and Cassandra]
Cassandra : Oh Lord