The Minotaur
By Carol S. Lashof
The Minotaur is a play that needs 9 to 35 performers (4 women, 5 men). Licensed by YouthPLAYS.
- Type
- play
- Cast size
- 9 to 35 performers
- Roles
- 4 women, 5 men
- Cast notes
- 4-20+ females, 5-15+ males (12-35+ total performers possible).
- Running time
- About 53 minutes
- Recommended level
- Middle school
- Dance
- No dance
- Genre
- drama
- Licensor
- YouthPLAYS
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Synopsis
Princess Ariadne is heir to the throne of Crete and sister to The Minotaur. She promises her brother that she will not let anyone hurt him. But now, beneath the palace, an elaborate maze is under construction. It will serve as the prison for the fourteen youths and maidens sent every nine years from Athens to Crete as a sacrifice. It is said that in the center of the maze, a terrible monster awaits, half-man, half-bull, and thirsty for human blood. Hearing these rumors, The Minotaur wants to run
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