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Matea
Erica Magugliani © 2019
SUMMARY:
Inspired by Medea, Matea is a Jewish woman living in secret in a concentration camp with Jonas—a fast-rising, Nazi officer—and their son. As Jonas begins supervising the new head doctor, Matea is visited by Prisoner 4712, who implores Matea to kill the doctor, as well as by Alma, an ancestor hiding inside Matea's record player.
CAST:
(4F, 1M)
Matea
Jonas
Irma
4712
Alma
(F)
(M)
(F)
(F)
(F)
Alterations to gender or age are not only permitted but celebrated.
Production History
Slipstream Theatre Initiative
Ferndale, MI. — Apr. 2020
dir. Bailey Boudreau
(CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19)
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If you wish to produce this play with the following...
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A minimum half non-male cast
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A minimum half cast of color
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A seating occupancy of 50 or less
... please inquire about having your rights' fees waived by the playwright.
Note 1: the character of Matea must be played by a Jewish actor.
Note 2: due to copyrights, this script may only be requested with intent to produce or with intent to hire.
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