The Greek myths / by Leon Katz.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Katz, Leon, 1919-2017.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Puppet plays, American.

Mythology, Greek--Juvenile drama.

Mythology, Greek.

Genre:

Drama.

Physical Description:

158 pages ; 22 cm

Other Title:

From Ovid's Metamorphoses : the Greek myths

Place of Publication:

New York : Applause Theatre & Cinema Books ; Milwaukee, WI : Sales & distribution, Hal Leonard Corp., [2004]

Summary:

Acycle of eleven episodes told in Story Theater form, a narrator speaking and life-sized puppets performing simultaneously, The Greek Myths tells the stories from Greek mythology -- from the first moments of creation to its version of the flood, and the trials, tribulations, and joys during Zeus' long reign. It brings to life some of the most memorable episodes and characters in that saga: the Titans, the Cyclops, Zeus himself, Echo and Narcissus, Cupid and Psyche, Theseus, Orpheus and Eurydice, and many, many more.

This version of the stories by playwright Leon Katz is based on the Roman poet Ovid's epic poem, Metamorphoses, the most popular and witty retelling of the tales in Western literature.

The Greek Myths has an impressive track record. It ran for ten years in the Vagabond Puppets Company's production and, during that time, toured throughout the U.S. Its appeal has been strong with both young audiences and adults alike and was seen by thousands of theatregoers.

Contents:

Creation

The children of Uranus

The killing of Uranus

The birth of Jesus

The dethronement of Cronus

Zeus rules Olympus

The flood

Echo and Narcissus

Io

Persephone

Cupid and Psyche

Theseus and the minotaur

Orpheus and Eurydice.

Notes:

"Puppet plays for children" --Cover.

ISBN:

1557835020

OCLC:

54111503