Medusa’s Curse – Playscript
28th March 2023
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MEDUSA’S CURSE
Once upon a time in ancient Greece, there was a beautiful young woman named Medusa. She lived in a grand temple and served as a priestess for the goddess Athena. But one day, everything changed for Medusa when the sea god Poseidon attempted to rape her in the temple. In her anger and despair, Medusa cursed Athena’s temple and was transformed into a terrifying monster with snakes for hair and a deadly gaze that could turn anyone who looked at her to stone.
CHARACTERS:
NARRATOR
MEDUSA
ATHENA
POSEIDON
PERSEUS
CHILDREN
ACT 1: THE CURSE
(Scene 1: The Temple of Athena)
NARRATOR: Medusa was once a beautiful young woman with golden locks of hair. She lived in Athena’s temple and served as a loyal priestess.
MEDUSA: (speaking to Athena) Oh great goddess Athena, I am honored to serve you and to protect this holy temple.
ATHENA: (smiling) You are a faithful servant, Medusa. Your devotion to me is admirable.
(Scene 2: The Attack)
NARRATOR: But one day, Poseidon, the god of the sea, saw Medusa and became enamored with her. He approached her in the temple and attempted to rape her.
POSEIDON: (grabbing Medusa) Come with me, my lovely. I must have you.
MEDUSA: (struggling) No! Stop! Help!
NARRATOR: Medusa cried out for help, but Athena did not come to her aid. In her rage and despair, Medusa cursed Athena’s temple and was transformed into a monster with snakes for hair and a deadly gaze that could turn anyone who looked at her to stone.
ACT 2: THE QUEST
(Scene 1: The Island)
NARRATOR: After her transformation, Medusa retreated to a desolate island and lived there for years, shunned by all who knew of her curse.
MEDUSA: (to herself) No one will ever love me again. I am a monster, a curse upon this world.
(Scene 2: The Hero)
NARRATOR: But many brave warriors sought to defeat her, including the hero Perseus.
PERSEUS: (approaching Medusa) Medusa, I have come to defeat you.
MEDUSA: (hissing) Who dares to challenge me?
PERSEUS: (drawing his sword) I am Perseus, son of Zeus. I will defeat you and end your curse.
(Scene 3: The Defeat)
NARRATOR: With the help of Athena and the other gods, Perseus was able to slay Medusa by using a polished shield to see her reflection and avoid her gaze.
PERSEUS: (using the shield to see Medusa’s reflection) Now, Medusa, your curse is ended!
NARRATOR: After her death, Perseus used her head as a weapon, using it to turn his enemies to stone.
ACT 3: THE AFTERMATH
(Scene 1: Athena’s Temple)
NARRATOR: Despite her fearsome reputation, Medusa was ultimately a tragic figure, punished for a crime she did not commit and transformed into a monster against her will.
ATHENA: (looking at Medusa’s head) Poor Medusa. You were once a faithful servant, but your anger and despair led you down a dark path.
(Scene 2: The Legacy)
NARRATOR: Nevertheless, Medusa’s story has endured for centuries as a cautionary tale of the dangers of unchecked anger and the power of the gods.
CHILDREN: (speaking together) We will always remember the story of Medusa, and we will never forget the importance of controlling our anger and our actions.
End of Play
AUTHOR: K I D S I N C O
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