The Idiot and the Oddity

The Idiot and the Oddity by Doug Rand

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Productions (41)
Comedy
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35 - 45 minutes
18 W, 11 M, 10 Any (15-50 actors possible: 6-46 W, 4-44 M)
Content Notes: Some mild adult language
Set: Minimal: various settings suggested simply.

In order to earn her stripes as a full-fledged deity, Polaris (a demi-goddess) must help Protagonis (the loser kid brother of Odysseus) understand the core social problems of Ancient Greek culture -- including lust, suicide, vengeance, and death by Clorox. With the help of a bunny-hopping Chorus, this fast-paced parody journeys from the divine halls of Mount Olympus, to the blood-soaked courts of Creon and Agamemnon, all the way to the Isolated Nether-Island of Infamous Evil Greek Women.

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Play Details

In order to earn her stripes as a full-fledged deity, Polaris (a demi-goddess) must help Protagonis (the loser kid brother of Odysseus) understand the core social problems of Ancient Greek culture -- including lust, suicide, vengeance, and death by Clorox. With the help of a bunny-hopping Chorus, this fast-paced parody journeys from the divine halls of Mount Olympus, to the blood-soaked courts of Creon and Agamemnon, all the way to the Isolated Nether-Island of Infamous Evil Greek Women.

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 35 - 45 minutes
  • 18 W, 11 M, 10 Any (15-50 actors possible: 6-46 W, 4-44 M)
  • Content Notes: Some mild adult language
  • Set: Minimal: various settings suggested simply.

Production History

NOV 15, 2023 - DEC 07, 2023
CCHS
Hartington, NE United States
 CCHS Hartington, NE United States
APR 11, 2023 - APR 11, 2023
For Rock Canyon High School
Lone Tree, CO United States
 For Rock Canyon High School Lone Tree, CO United States
DEC 16, 2022 - DEC 18, 2022
CLHSN/A
Lakeport, CA United States
 CLHSN/A Lakeport, CA United States
MAY 10, 2020 - MAY 11, 2020
Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA United States
 Ferrum College Ferrum, VA United States
JAN 11, 2019 - JAN 11, 2019
McDonough HS
Towson, MD United States
 McDonough HS Towson, MD United States
FEB 28, 2018 - MAR 10, 2018
Camden Hills Regional High School
Rockport, ME United States
 Camden Hills Regional High School Rockport, ME United States
NOV 01, 2016 - DEC 10, 2016
Meridian Public School
Daykin, NE United States
 Meridian Public School Daykin, NE United States
NOV 19, 2015 - NOV 21, 2015
Stanton College Prep School
Jacksonville, FL United States
 Stanton College Prep School Jacksonville, FL United States
NOV 07, 2015 - DEC 05, 2015
Thompson High School Theatre
Alabaster, AL United States
 Thompson High School Theatre Alabaster, AL United States
NOV 07, 2013 - NOV 09, 2013
Forest Park High School
Woodbridge, VA United States
 Forest Park High School Woodbridge, VA United States
OCT 11, 2012 - OCT 12, 2012
Rincon Little Theatre
Tucson, AZ United States
 Rincon Little Theatre Tucson, AZ United States
JUN 06, 2012 - JUN 06, 2012
Wetaskiwin Composite High School
Wetaskiwin, AB Canada
 Wetaskiwin Composite High School Wetaskiwin, AB Canada
FEB 11, 2011 - FEB 12, 2011
N/A
Virginia Beach, VA United States
 N/A Virginia Beach, VA United States
JAN 07, 2011 - JAN 07, 2011
Wakulla High School
Crawfordville, FL United States
 Wakulla High School Crawfordville, FL United States
NOV 19, 2010 - NOV 21, 2010
Wakulla High School
Crawfordville, FL United States
 Wakulla High School Crawfordville, FL United States
FEB 11, 2010 - FEB 12, 2010
Ricker Theater
Kents Hill, ME United States
 Ricker Theater Kents Hill, ME United States
NOV 15, 2009 - DEC 14, 2009
Montcalm Community College
Sidney, MI United States
 Montcalm Community College Sidney, MI United States
OCT 31, 2009 - NOV 20, 2009
Thomas Jefferson High School
Alexandria, VA United States
 Thomas Jefferson High School Alexandria, VA United States
OCT 24, 2009 - OCT 24, 2009
Staunton River High School
Moneta, VA United States
 Staunton River High School Moneta, VA United States
MAY 08, 2009 - MAY 08, 2009
Rogers High School
Rogers, AR United States
 Rogers High School Rogers, AR United States
JAN 31, 2009 - MAR 15, 2009
Forest Park High School
Woodbridge, VA United States
 Forest Park High School Woodbridge, VA United States
NOV 21, 2008 - NOV 22, 2008
Manvel High School
Manvel, TX United States
 Manvel High School Manvel, TX United States
APR 25, 2008 - APR 25, 2008
DeLand High School
DeLand, FL United States
 DeLand High School DeLand, FL United States
MAR 01, 2008 - JUN 30, 2008
West Springfield High School
Springfield, VA United States
 West Springfield High School Springfield, VA United States
DEC 01, 2007 - DEC 01, 2007
Lincoln Park Drama
Fort Pierce, FL United States
 Lincoln Park Drama Fort Pierce, FL United States
NOV 29, 2007 - DEC 01, 2007
Lincoln East High School
Lincoln, NE United States
 Lincoln East High School Lincoln, NE United States
SEP 01, 2007 - SEP 30, 2007
Sophomore Center
Rogers, AR United States
 Sophomore Center Rogers, AR United States
JUN 28, 2007 - JUN 28, 2007
McDonough High School
Lincoln, NE United States
 McDonough High School Lincoln, NE United States
MAY 14, 2007 - MAY 14, 2007
Rio Rancho High School
Rio Rancho, NM United States
 Rio Rancho High School Rio Rancho, NM United States
APR 20, 2007 - APR 20, 2007
Rockland District High School
Rockland, ME United States
 Rockland District High School Rockland, ME United States
APR 12, 2007 - APR 14, 2007
The Out Of Door Academy
Sarasota, FL United States
 The Out Of Door Academy Sarasota, FL United States
MAR 13, 2007 - MAR 13, 2007
Wheeling Park High School
Wheeling, WV United States
 Wheeling Park High School Wheeling, WV United States
MAR 09, 2007 - MAR 23, 2007
Rockland District High School
Rockland, ME United States
 Rockland District High School Rockland, ME United States
DEC 20, 2006 - DEC 20, 2006
McDonough High School
Pomfret, MD United States
 McDonough High School Pomfret, MD United States
MAR 17, 2006 - MAR 27, 2006
Cole Camp High School
Cole Camp, MO United States
 Cole Camp High School Cole Camp, MO United States
MAR 07, 2006 - MAR 07, 2006
Trabuco Hills High
Mission Viejo, CA United States
 Trabuco Hills High Mission Viejo, CA United States
JAN 28, 2006 - JAN 29, 2006
Elk River High School - Zabee Theatre
Elk River, MN, MN United States
 Elk River High School - Zabee Theatre Elk River, MN, MN United States
NOV 12, 2005 - NOV 12, 2005
Over Actor's Anonymous
Larned, KS United States
 Over Actor's Anonymous Larned, KS United States
OCT 19, 2005 - OCT 20, 2005
Waupaca High School
Waupaca, WI United States
 Waupaca High School Waupaca, WI United States
JUN 01, 1994 - JUN 30, 1994
Thespian Playworks (reading)
Muncie, IN United States
 Thespian Playworks (reading) Muncie, IN United States
JAN 31, 1992 - JAN 31, 1992
Stanton College Preparatory School
Jacksonville, FL United States
 Stanton College Preparatory School Jacksonville, FL United States
No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.

Awards (1)

International Thespian Playworks winner (1994)

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