The Young Olympians and the Most Amazingly Awesome Adventure Ever! By Book by Sarah Shulman Music by Thom Huenger Lyrics by Sarah Shulman and Thom Huenger Additional materials by: Joe Jalette, Francis Mwale, and Julie Herber Sarah Shulman Maryland Ensemble Theater 31 West Patrick St. Frederick, MD 21701
[email protected] Cast of Characters Hercules: Jock type not known for being very smart, but super strong. Perseus: Geeky book worm, not very athletic but very smart. Jason: Preppy rich boy and Hercules best friend. Andromeda: The only girl in the class, very clever. Chiron*: Centaur, trainer of heroes Zeus*: Over the hill and out of shape King of the Gods Posideon*: Over the hill and out of shape God of the Sea. Hermes*: Messenger God and God of Mischief. Polyphemus*: Cyclopse, blinded by Odysses. Medusa*: Gorgon. Hideous women with snaks for hair. Cerberus*: Three headed dog that Guards the under world. Hades*: Ruller of the Under world : *These characters can all be doubled or even trippled up Notes: The show can be performed with as many actors as the director wants, but as few as 7 actors. If using a smaller cast then the actors playing the gods can double up. For example, Zeus can double as Polyphemus, Hermes can double as both Medusa and Chiron, and Posideon can play Hades. In the original production the back end of Chiron was played by whatever actor was available at the time. Cerberus was a puppet operated by the actors playing Hermes and Zeus. Depending on how large of a cast the director wants, people can be cast solely for these roles and then be used as running crew and chorus.