Henry Schott to direct Plautus' Rudens
On Saturday, February 6th, The Washington University Classics Department will commemorate and celebrate a groundbreaking performance of Plautus’ comedy Rudens by our university’s Ladies’ Literary Society in 1884. The core of that celebration will be lectures and a Zoom performance of a translation of the play produced by members of the society. Henry Schott will direct the production. If you would like a role in the production, or if you have any questions, contact Henry at henry.j.schott@wustl.edu.
Plot
A fisherman drew up from the sea with his net a chest, which contained the trinkets of his master's daughter, who, having been stolen in her youth, was now owned by a slave-dealer. Thrown ashore in a shipwreck, she came without her knowledge under the protection of her own father. She was recognized and married to her lover Plesidippus.
Dramatis Personae
Arcturus • A divinity who delivers the Prologue
Daemones • A young Athenian living in Cyrene
Sceparnio • Slave of Daemones
Gripus • Slave of Daemones
Turbalio • Slave of Daemones
Sparax • Slave of Daemones
Labrax • Slave dealer
Plesidippus • Young Athenian in love with Palaestra
Trachalio • Slave of Plesidippus
Charmides• Parasite/Guest of Labrax
Palaestra • Slave of Labrax, daughter of Daemones
Ameplisca • Slave of Labrax, friend of Palaestra
Ptolemocratia • Priestess of Venus
Chorus • A number of Fishermen in Cyrene
Target Rehearsal Dates: Jan. 2, 2021-Feb.5, 2021
Anticipated Commitment: 1-2 hours/ week
This production will be held over Zoom rather than in person to accommodate the ongoing COV!D-19 pandemic. No previous acting experience necessary. Vocal dynamism preferred. Ethernet connections strongly encouraged.
Please contact henry.j.schott@wustl.edu by December 18, 2020 to express interest in joining this project.
