Modern Adaptation of Oedipus Rex (Scene)

Oedipus Rex Adaptation Original Scene: Laius meets the prophet and discovers that his own child will murder him and wed his mom. Laius orders Jocasta to murder the infant. Jocasta falters and gives the infant to a worker so he could execute the infant. The hireling leaves the infant to pass on in the sun. *A shepherd spares the child and names him Oedipus. *optional to adjust Characters 1. Lord Laius/Lionel von Hudson †Jared Lionel von Hudson is a rich and ground-breaking specialist. He originates from a line of elites and his family holds enormous monetary force in New York. . Sovereign Jocasta/Cassandra von Hudson †Ravina Cassandar von Hudson is the spouse of Lionel von Hudson. She likewise originates from a long queue of elites from the Hamptons. She is reluctant to kil her previously conceived kid. Now and then, she’s additionally vain and glad. 3. Prophet/Gypsy woman †Ratna A wanderer spiritualist who gets a dream and prescience on the destiny of the von Hu dsons. Conveys her fortune telling precious stone with her. 4. Worker/Sherry the Attendant †Farah Sherry is the von Hudson’s specialist who go about as both driver and individual bodyguard.A strict individual yet in addition fears her managers. She has faith in destiny. 5. * Corinthian Shepherd/Plumber †Jared A handyman who deals with the sewer pipes. An individual with a decent heart. Setting: Modern day Upper East Side Manhattan, New York Scene 1 Setting: Outside Lionel’s place of business Props: 2 seats (vehicle) and a â€Å"crystal† ball Lionel request that his driver pull over at the workplace for a gathering. Lionel : Now, Sherry, the gathering will be till 2. I will be back at about 2:30. Sherry : Yes Mr. Lionel. I will be here. Have a decent gathering Mr. Lionel, Mdm. Cassandra.Lionel and Cassandra leave the vehicle and stroll towards the workplace entrance when they were halted by a tramp woman with a gem ball. Vagabond Lady : The couple there . Mr and Mrs von Hudson. [walks over to Lionel and Cassandra] Cassandra : Oh Lord lady. How would you know our names. In any case, of course, we’re everywhere throughout the news in any case. Tramp Lady: I accompany news, news you should hear, in regards to your youngster and your destiny. For I see your future. You are bound Mr. von Hudson, destined to death by the hands of your child. What's more, you, Mrs. on Hudson, interbreeding arrive for when demise occurs for Mr. von Hudson, you will wed your kid. Lionel: What rubbish. You stupid rover. Quiet down and stop this refuse. I’m late for my gathering and you’ve simply demolished my state of mind. Cassandra: I will not put stock in this jabber either. Let’s go Lionel. Let’s leave this absurd woman. Lionel and Cassandra leaves. Tramp Lady: [shouts] HEED MY WORDS VON HUDSON. FOR TRAGEDY WILL BEFALL YOU TONIGHT AND WE’LL SEE WHO THE FOOLISH ONE IS.Cassandra investigates her shoulder at the vag abond woman, a hint of stress all over. Scene 2 Setting: Elevator to the von Hudson’s penthouse. Props: none Lionel: What silliness. That wanderer sure realizes how to drive me up the wall. I’m still irate simply thinking about her. Cassandra: Lionel dear, let’s not stress over her and open ourselves a jug of champagne today around evening time. An imbecile will be a blockhead. DING! Lift entryway opens. Lionel and Cassandra takes a gander at their penthouse with dismay and stun. Lionel : What on the planet could have done this?! Take a gander at our apartment.It’s destroyed. Cassandra : Oh no. Imagine a scenario in which the Gypsy Lady was correct. Lionel : SHERRY?! Sherry comes running in. Sherry : Yes, Mr. Lionel†¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦.. [looks around in horror] I’ll get the upkeep to clear this up. Sherry runs out. Cassandra : Oh Lionel, what are we to do. She was correct. Lionel : We need to spare ourselves Cassandra. I will leave for a work excursion tomorrow. When I’m back, I need the kid gone. Murder him before he slaughters us and land you in transgression. Cassandra : But†¦ however he’s our fragile living creature and blood. Lionel : It will be as I state. Scene 3Setting : Penthouse (clean once more) Props: â€Å"baby† Cassandra : [on the phone] Sherry, might you be able to come up here please. DING! Sherry : Yes, Mdm. Cassandra? Cassandra hands Sherry the child. Cassandra : You need to do it Sherry. I can’t. Sherry: Do what madam? Cassandra : Kill him. Before he grows up and execute Lionel. Sherry : I†¦. I can’t†¦. Cassandra : You should. Cassandra covers her face and wails. Scene 4 Setting: Sewers Props : â€Å"baby† Sherry : I’m sorry youthful ace. What trial has happened upon such a little soul. Goodness God. Why?! I was unable to force myself to do it.If it’s your destiny to live, youthful ace, at that point, may God send somebody to spare you. Be th at as it may, if it’s your destiny to kick the bucket, let the crocodiles come to you first. Sherry leaves the child on the ground and leaves. *optional Plumber strolls in. Handyman: Now, where is that messed up pipe? [hears baby’s cry, glances around and detects the baby] Oh dear god. Why? To a newborn child soul? [picks up baby] You helpless thing. In any case, I’m excessively poor. I do trust that Mr. what's more, Mrs. Goldstein would take him? They’ve been attempting to have a kid for a very long time. [looks at the child, smiles] Hello there, Alfie.