Videos

Because we are going paperless with the dramaturgy for this production, why not use the internet to our advantage? I have found a few YouTube videos. No, they are not clips from contemporary productions. I have posted documentaries, interviews, and explanations of design elements.  Watch them all, and post feedback. Were the videos useful, or would you rather search for video content on your own time?

Lysistrata Jones

I don't know how up-to-date you are on Broadway musicals, but Lysistrata Jones is currently in previews at the Walter Kerr Theatre. Take a look at the show's website and these YouTube videos. I think it looks like a lot of fun! Maybe some of the work in this adaptation will inspire us.

Works Consulted

I don't want you to think I have been writing all of this information on my own. If you've been keeping up, most of my posts include parenthetical citations. Here, I've provided the information you need if you'd like to do some research on your own (and I hope you do).

Aristophanes II

Here is the second Aristophanes essay. It's just a quick look at what the playwright was trying to accomplish with Lysistrata. Tonight we will begin rehearsal with a discussion comparing and contrasting these goals with our own. 

Aristophanes I

After a discussion with our director tonight, we feel that the cast is not as educated about the playwright as we would like. I know some of you have done some independent research, and we'd love for you to post it, but here is the first of two articles on our main man, Aristophanes. I think you'll find some surprises...

DC: Comedic Conventions

Funny, funny work tonight. Most of the dramaturgical work I've provided you with so far has been rather serious. We must not forget we are doing a comedy! While we live in an age of Judd Apatow and Saturday Night Live, I want you all to read this piece on fifth century BCE comedic tradition.  

Athenian Women

As we begin to put the first scene on its feet, I am realizing how important it is that we separate Athenian and contemporary women. As we are trying to create a piece of theatre close to that of its original production, I'd like you all to take a moment to read about the women we are bringing back to life. Read carefully, and my hope is that you can apply this information to your work tonight.


*Men: It is vital that you read this as well!

Glossary

I have been compiling words and phrases in the script over the past few nights. I hope you can all benefit from a glossary, and keep adding to it as we go. Post new terms in the comment box below, and I will incorporate it into the document. Thanks!