Modern Adaptation of Oedipus Rex (Scene)

Oedipus Rex Adaptation Original Scene Laius meets the vaticinator and learns that his own son get out knock off him and marry his mother. Laius orders Jocasta to vote out the baby. Jocasta hesitates and gives the baby to a servant so he could kill the baby. The servant wills the baby to die in the sun. *A shepherd saves the baby and name calling him Oedipus. * nonmandatory to adapt Characters 1. King Laius / Lionel von Hudson Jargond Lionel von Hudson is a wealthy and big businessmanful businessman. He fill ins from a statement of elites and his family holds tremendous economic power in New York. . Queen Jocasta / Cassandra von Hudson Ravina Cassandar von Hudson is the married woman of Lionel von Hudson. She also put ins from a long line of elites from the Hamptons. She is unwilling to kil her first born child. Sometimes, shes also conceited and proud. 3. Oracle / capital of Italy bird Ratna A gipsy circle teller who receives a vision and prophecy on the fate of the von Hudsons. Carries her fortune state crystallisation with her. 4. Servant / Sherry the Attendant Farah Sherry is the von Hudsons attendant who act as both driver and instinctal bodyguard.A religious soulfulness but also fears her employers. She cogitates in fate. 5. * playboy Shepherd / Plumber Jared A thermionic tube fitter who takes autoe of the sewer pipes. A person with a good heart. view juvenile day Upper East location Manhattan, New York Scene 1 Setting Outside Lionels office building hold 2 chairs (car) and a crystal ball Lionel ask his driver to hassock over at the office for a meeting. Lionel Now, Sherry, the meeting will be trough 2. I will be stake at about 230. Sherry Yes Mr. Lionel. I will be here. Have a good meeting Mr. Lionel, Mdm. Cassandra.Lionel and Cassandra exit the car and walk towards the office entrance when they were stop by a gypsy lady with a crystal ball. gypsy noblewoman The couple there. Mr and Mrs von Hudson. walks over to Lio nel and Cassandra Cassandra Oh Lord woman. How do you know our names. moreover then again, were all over the news program anyways. Gypsy Lady I come with news, news you must hear, regarding your child and your fate. For I earn your future. You are doomed Mr. von Hudson, doomed to destruction by the hold of your son. And you, Mrs. on Hudson, incest be upon you for when death befalls Mr. von Hudson, you will marry your child. Lionel What nonsense. You nonsensical gypsy. Shut your mouth and stop this rubbish. Im late for my meeting and youve well(p) ruined my mood. Cassandra I shall non believe in this nonsense either. Lets go Lionel. Lets leave this arse aroundish lady. Lionel and Cassandra walks away. Gypsy Lady shouts trouble MY WORDS VON HUDSON. FOR TRAGEDY WILL supervene YOU TONIGHT AND WELL SEE WHO THE FOOLISH 1 IS.Cassandra looks over her shoulder at the gypsy lady, a tinge of worry on her position. Scene 2 Setting ski lift to the von Hudsons penthouse. Props none Lionel What foolishness. That gypsy sure knows how to get on my nerves. Im still angry only when thinking of her. Cassandra Lionel dear, lets not worry about her and open ourselves a bottle of champagne tonight. A fool will be a fool. ring Elevator door opens. Lionel and Cassandra looks at their penthouse in horror and shock. Lionel What in the world could piss done this? Look at our apartment.Its trashed. Cassandra Oh no. What if the Gypsy Lady was undecomposed? Lionel SHERRY? Sherry comes running in. Sherry Yes, Mr. Lionel.. looks around in horror Ill get the maintenance to clear this up. Sherry runs out. Cassandra Oh Lionel, what are we to do. She was right. Lionel We establish to save ourselves Cassandra. I will leave for a business take off tomorrow. When Im back, I deficiency the boy gone. Kill him before he kills us and land you in sin. Cassandra simply but hes our manakin and blood. Lionel It will be as I say. Scene 3Setting Penthouse (clean again) Props b aby Cassandra on the phone Sherry, could you come up here please. DING Sherry Yes, Mdm. Cassandra? Cassandra hands Sherry the baby. Cassandra You have to do it Sherry. I ceaset. Sherry Do what madam? Cassandra Kill him. forrader he grows up and kill Lionel. Sherry I. I cant. Cassandra You must. Cassandra covers her face and sobs. Scene 4 Setting Sewers Props baby Sherry Im dirty young master. What ordeal has come upon such(prenominal) a tiny soul. Oh paragon. Why? I could not bring myself to do it.If its your fate to live, young master, then, may God send someone to save you. But if its your fate to die, let the crocodiles come to you first. Sherry leaves the baby on the ground and leaves. *optional Plumber walks in. Plumber Now, where is that broken pipe? hears babys cry, looks around and vagrant the baby Oh dear god. Why? To an infant soul? picks up baby You poor thing. But Im too poor. I do hope that Mr. and Mrs. Goldstein would take him? Theyve been trying to have a child for ages. looks at the baby, smiles hullo there, Alfie.