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
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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 SchoolNepean, ON Canada
JAN 19, 2022 - JAN 19, 2022
Valley Catholic High School
Beaverton, OR United States
Valley Catholic High SchoolBeaverton, OR United States
OCT 13, 2020 - OCT 14, 2020
Pattonville High School
Maryland Heights, MO United States
Pattonville High SchoolMaryland Heights, MO United States
DEC 17, 2017 - DEC 17, 2017
MN State Acad Dock
Faribault, MN United States
MN State Acad DockFaribault, MN United States
JAN 15, 2011 - FEB 18, 2011
Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park
Cincinnati, OH United States
Cincinnati Playhouse In The ParkCincinnati, OH United States
JAN 15, 2011 - FEB 18, 2011
Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park
Cincinnati, OH United States
Cincinnati Playhouse In The ParkCincinnati, OH United States
NOV 06, 2009 - NOV 15, 2009
Oregon Children's Theatre
Portland, OR United States
Oregon Children's TheatrePortland, OR United States
JAN 26, 2009 - JAN 27, 2009
Owasso High School
Owasso, OK United States
Owasso High SchoolOwasso, 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
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No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.

Awards (1)

Playwrights in Our Schools selection (2003)

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