The History of Western Civilization in One Act
by J.D. Newman
(Perfect for Professional, College/University, Community, High School, Middle School, and other Youth Theatre Groups)
At the fall of the Roman Empire, men have scaled Mount Olympus, driving Jupiter and his wife Juno to seek exile on the Moon where they will raise a new race of beings to serve and worship them. Mercury relates what is happening on Earth in the absence of the King and Queen of the Olympian Gods as Apollo and Mars drive men on Earth between creation and destruction. Diana and Athena steal the golden wings that Vulcan crafted for himself and his wife Venus to reach the new Olympus. Removed from human history, centuries pass for Jupiter in seeming instants while his plans of creating a new race fail. In the end, the prophesy is fulfilled that another will conquer Jupiter. A “golden wingless bird” lands on the moon and emits a man who destroys Jupiter’s power by conquering his final sanctuary. After the invader leaves, Jupiter is filled with new hope as his Olympus on the Moon becomes a new inspiration for humanity. PREMIERE PLAY FILE
PLAY DETAILS:
- 4m 3w
- The surface of the moon.
- Order #3128
Available for ALL producing groups.
PERUSAL MATERIALS
- Perusal Pages File Available here: OlympusOnTheMoonPERUSAL (The PDF file contains the first half of the play along with all background information.
- PRINT BOOK: FIVE Plays by J.D. Newman (containing: Puzzles, Olympus On The Moon, Awakening Galatea, Crowns and Commoners, and Liberation) is available in this economical format for perusal purposes and personal reading purposes. No photocopying can be done from this volume.
- EMAIL us for rights and information. Be sure to give us anticipated performance dates and the address of your group and, if different, your theatre. Please also include a contact name and phone number.
PURCHASING REHEARSAL MATERIALS:
(Any PDF purchased will be emailed to your email address — if you need to provide that to us (not the one on your PayPal account?), email us. CDs will be mailed to a snail mail address) Before we ship any rehearsal material we will need your performance dates, the name of your organization and the theatre where you will perform.
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- Script in PDF format — Order #3128a : $15.00 (from which you will be authorized to copy for your production)
- First Performance Amateur/Educational Royalty — Order #3128d : $40
- Second Performance Amateur/Educational Royalty — Order #3128e : $35
- Professional Royalties will be quoted upon application
- Script in PDF format — Order #3128a : $15.00 (from which you will be authorized to copy for your production)
PRODUCTIONS:
- FINALIST: Rocky Mountain Theatre Association Playwriting Contest, Helena, Montana — 1990 (Reading)
BILLING CREDITS
The following is how the credits should read in all programs, posters, fliers, handbills and other promotional advertising for the show:
Olympus On the Moon
The History of Western Civilization in One Act
a play by
J.D. Newman
NOTE: The names of the Playwright(s), Composer, Lyricist, and Bookwriter shall be equal in size, type, coloring, boldness, and prominence. No billing shall appear in type larger or more prominent than the billing to the Authors except for the title of the play.
ALSO:
THIS NOTICE MUST APPEAR IN ALL PROGRAMS, ON ALL POSTERS AND PUBLICITY MATERIALS AND INTERNET ADVERTISING/WEBPAGES FOR THE PLAY:
“Olympus On the Moon is presented through special arrangement with Leicester Bay Theatricals. All authorized materials are also supplied by LBT, www.leicesterbaytheatricals.com”
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