Scripts for children’s and youth films and plays:
The play “The Return of Theseus”
play language: Russian
age limit: 12 +
The play will be useful for those who study Russian.
This is a sequel to the story of the legendary hero of ancient Greece, Theseus. This time the hero enters the underworld of Hades to kidnap his wife, the beautiful Persephone. The narrative also features other famous heroes of the myths of ancient Greece, such as: Hercules, Perseus, Athena, the priests of the underworld, and the famous patricians. Each hero is endowed with his own qualities, some of them greedy or unlucky, and some strong and noble. Theseus encounters not only people, but also mystical creatures such as the echidna and Medusa Gorgon. However this does not stop the protagonist and he still enters the underground kingdom and meets Hades and his wife. And only Hades opposes this hero, protecting his wife from his criminal encroachments. He chains Theseus and his friend King Perephoi of the Lapiths to his golden throne. And only Heracles, many years later, manages to save this legendary hero by tearing him away from this piece of furniture. But in order to do so, Heracles will have to fight the three-headed dog Cerberus, who guards the entrance to the dungeon. All the dialogues of the characters are written in verse. The style of narration reminds the style of the famous Greek authors. Despite the verse narration, this work is invariably popular. This script is suitable for the production of a play as well as for a full-length animated film based on the little-known myths of ancient Greece. In addition to being colorful, this story is very fascinating and it will not leave anyone indifferent, neither adults nor children.
Nikita T’s play “The Marriage of Poseidon”
play language: Russian
age limit: 12 +
The play will be useful for those who study Russia
This is the author’s account of the well-known myth of the marriage of Poseidon. Poseidon, the god of the seas and oceans, destroys the usual world order. He sinks ships and sends hurricanes over land. The Olympic gods decide to pacify him. To do this they are going to marry him off to a beautiful nymph. In so doing they wish to make his character more placid and gentle. No one wants an unruly creature who sinks ships and floods coastal territories. Athena shows him a nymph bathed in the rays of the moon. Poseidon falls in love with the beautiful girl, but she escapes from him on a dolphin. Poseidon sets out on a campaign to find her. He encounters obstacles on his way, including the one-eyed Cyclops who has the nymph Amphitrite with whom he has fallen in love. As a result Poseidon marries the nymph and becomes more compliant. The gods hold a lavish celebration, drinking wine and reminiscing about their exploits. The dialogues of the heroes are all written in verse. The style of narration resembles that of the famous ancient Greek authors. Despite the verse narration, this work is invariably popular. This script is suitable for the production of a play as well as for an animated film (or feature film) based on the myths of ancient Greece. In addition to being colorful, the story is very exciting and it will not leave anyone indifferent, neither adults nor children.
The play “Diogenes”
play language: Russian
age limit: 12 +
The play will be useful for those who study Russia
This is the author’s account of the parable of the end of life of the famous ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes, author of The State. The story is based on the story of Diogenes being enslaved and becoming a teacher to the children of a noble patrician. Diogenes was taken in love with the man’s family, and they offer him freedom, but he refuses. Diogenes becomes attached to the children and decides to open a school, Crania, where he begins to teach the children of both the rich townspeople and the poor. This story is based on real events of the past. Diogenes is not presented as a humorous character, as he is commonly portrayed in some contemporary works (including plays for children), but as a real historical person, with his merits and demerits. The story will be instructive for teenagers who are under the age of 18 and have not yet formed as a whole person and are influenced by other people and passions. All of the dialogues of the characters are written in verse. The style of presentation resembles that of the famous Greek authors. This script is suitable for the production of a play as well as a full-length feature film. In addition to being colorful, this story is very entertaining and it will not leave anyone indifferent, neither adults nor children.
The play “The Birth of Hercules or the Man Who Became God.”
play language: Russian
age limit: 12 +
The play will be useful for those who study Russia
This is the author’s account of the famous myth of the birth of one of the most popular heroes of ancient Greece, Hercules. At the heart of the narrative is the conflict between the spouses of Hera and Zeus. Zeus is unfaithful to his wife, and instead of divorcing her husband, she plots intrigues the women her husband is harassing. As a result of one such adultery, Zeus gives birth to a son, Hercules. Hera tries to kill the child and throws poisonous snakes into his crib. Heracles kills the reptiles and from that moment everyone understands that this child will have a difficult fate and a great future. All of the dialogues of the characters are written in verse. The writing style is reminiscent of that of the famous ancient Greek authors. Despite the verse narration, this work is invariably popular. This script is suitable for the production of a play as well as for an animated film (or feature film) based on the myths of ancient Greece. In addition to being colorful, the story is very exciting and it will not leave anyone indifferent, neither adults nor children.
