Dis/Troy

Dis/Troy by Yokanaan Kearns

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Productions (11)
Drama with comedy
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55 - 60 minutes
3 W, 7 M,  (4-10 actors possible: 1-9 W, 1-9 M)
Content Notes: Some adult content
Set: Unit set.

The Greek warrior Achilles refuses to fight in the Trojan War, which leads to disastrous results for both the Greeks and their enemy. Dramatic scenes in the mortal world alternate with comic scenes on Mount Olympus, where the gods are fighting their own, often ridiculous "war" to see which side will win. Funny, nimble, and accessible, Dis/Troy retains the eloquence and complexity of Homer's well-known classic.

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Standard Edition $11.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $75

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Play Details

The Greek warrior Achilles refuses to fight in the Trojan War, which leads to disastrous results for both the Greeks and their enemy. Dramatic scenes in the mortal world alternate with comic scenes on Mount Olympus, where the gods are fighting their own, often ridiculous "war" to see which side will win. Funny, nimble, and accessible, Dis/Troy retains the eloquence and complexity of Homer's well-known classic.

  • Drama with comedy
  • |
  • 55 - 60 minutes
  • 3 W, 7 M,  (4-10 actors possible: 1-9 W, 1-9 M)
  • Content Notes: Some adult content
  • Set: Unit set.

Published Reviews

"It would be difficult to come up with a more entertaining and accessible entry-level treatment of The Iliad than playwright Yokanaan Kearns provides with Dis/Troy."

John Berger, Honolulu Star Bulletin

"Although Dis/Troy [is aimed] at teenagers, the bloodless violence and comic content makes it fine fare for preteens already steeped in televised and video-game combat, while adults may also enjoy the humor in Kearns' script and the quality of the cast's performance."

John Berger, Honolulu Star Bulletin

"The remarkable thing about Dis/Troy, Yokanaan Kearns' new play for the Honolulu Theatre for Youth, is the way it blends outright silliness with realistic fight scenes to make Homer's Iliad accessible to contemporary school audiences -- all in the space of one hour."

Joseph Rozmirek, Honolulu Advertiser

Production History

MAY 09, 2024 - MAY 10, 2024
John McCrae Secondary School
Nepean, ON Canada
 John McCrae Secondary School Nepean, ON Canada
JAN 19, 2022 - JAN 19, 2022
Valley Catholic High School
Beaverton, OR United States
 Valley Catholic High School Beaverton, OR United States
OCT 13, 2020 - OCT 14, 2020
Pattonville High School
Maryland Heights, MO United States
 Pattonville High School Maryland Heights, MO United States
DEC 17, 2017 - DEC 17, 2017
MN State Acad Dock
Faribault, MN United States
 MN State Acad Dock Faribault, MN United States
JAN 15, 2011 - FEB 18, 2011
Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park
Cincinnati, OH United States
 Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park Cincinnati, OH United States
JAN 15, 2011 - FEB 18, 2011
Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park
Cincinnati, OH United States
 Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park Cincinnati, OH United States
NOV 06, 2009 - NOV 15, 2009
Oregon Children's Theatre
Portland, OR United States
 Oregon Children's Theatre Portland, OR United States
JAN 26, 2009 - JAN 27, 2009
Owasso High School
Owasso, OK United States
 Owasso High School Owasso, OK United States
FEB 01, 2004 - MAR 31, 2004
Honolulu Theatre for Youth (tour)
Honolulu, HI United States
 Honolulu Theatre for Youth (tour) Honolulu, HI United States
MAY 13, 2003 - MAY 15, 2003
Playwrights in Our Schools Program (workshop)
Buffalo, NY United States
 Playwrights in Our Schools Program (workshop) Buffalo, NY United States
MAR 13, 2002 - MAR 19, 2002
Kennedy Center, New Visions/New Voices (workshop)
Washington, D.C., United States
 Kennedy Center, New Visions/New Voices (workshop) Washington, D.C., United States
No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.

Awards (1)

Playwrights in Our Schools selection (2003)

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