jetopf.blogg.se - Lysistrata by Aristophanes

This is where the whole play takes place. A public place in Athens at the foot of the acropolis, the entrance of which is a large gate at the centre of the stage. Raise curtains or turn on appropriate stage lights.ĭawn. Tits and clits! Tits and clits! That’s what all this is about! That’s all they are ever after! Women’s voices They are standing at profile to the audience so that the shadows of their pleading hands can be accentuated.Ĭry, all you mothers! Cry for your Adonis! Cry!Ĭry! Adonis! Lament the death of Adonis! Cry,Ĭry mothers! Your Adonis is gone! Adonis is goneįor ever! Beautiful to all eyes, Adonis is gone! Sudden introduction of, violent, disturbing, martial tambourines.įade in: passionate pleas by a mix of women’s voices, and cries of owls. Skythian – Female archer/policewoman (silent)īefore the curtain is raised or on a dimly lit stage where only shadows are visible, stands the chorus of women. Under no circumstances should any of this work be used as part of a collage, which includes the work of other writers or translators. For use by any theatrical, educational or cinematic organisation, however, including a non-commercial one, permission must be sought. This work may be freely reproduced, stored and transmitted, electronically or otherwise, for any non-commercial purpose.