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Orpheus and Eurydice:

The Undying Love
Adapted by: A.A. Aldaba

The Beginning of a Boundless Love Story

The most famous story in which Orpheus figures is that of his wife Eurydice. While walking among her people, the Cicones, in tall grass at her wedding, Eurydice ran into a nest of snakes which bit her fatally on her heel. Distraught, Orpheus played such sad songs and sang so mournfully that all the nymphs and gods wept.

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Eurydice and Orpheus Plot: The most famous story in which Orpheus figures is that of his wife Eurydice. While walking among her people, the Cicones, in tall grass at her wedding, Eurydice ran into a nest of snakes which bit her fatally on her heel. Distraught, Orpheus played such sad songs and sang so mournfully that all the nymphs and gods wept. Characters: Hymen Eurydice Cicones Woman - Orpheus - Narrator - Women (random)

Act 1: The Fan and the Radio Scene 1: Just the same old same Daughter: Wheres my radio? I have to look for it or Ill be missing my favorite radio show I wonder, what would be the theme for todays show? Mom, have you seen my radio? Mom: Sorry dear, I dont know where it is look in your room or your closet or clean your room to find it. Your rooms a mess! Daughter: Bah, my rooms clean for me. Oh, there you are! What time is it? I should hurry or else Ill miss the show. (Turn on the radio, gibberish sound from the radio) Radio Announcer: And now were back again for our daily radio program Stories: then and now. Todays story is from the well loved story of Eurydice and Orpheus from Ovids Metamorphoses. So dont switch your dial, and stay tuned. Act 2: The Beginning of a Boundless Love Story Scene 1: Farewells Narrator: Iphis wedding has just finished and Hymen is about to go over Thrace to help and prepare for Orpheus wedding. (Hymen is facing the guests of Iphis wedding; hes happy and joyful.)

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Hymen: Friends, Romans, and countrymen, lend me your ears. We just have witnessed Iphis wedding. I know everyone is now in the spells of liquor and wines. Everything is settled and fine. I must now leave, for I have a new wedding to attend. Rejoice! Dont falter, farewells are but normal. To Iphis, may you have a long life! (Well modulated voice) Scene 2: Journey for Matrimony Narrator: Upon saying his goodbyes to Iphis and the guests, Hymen now went and sailed to Thrace with his golden amber color gliding up. Hymen: (Walking, tired but excited) A long journey isnt bad. Sailing the seas to see a wedding is worth it. I must double my pace before its too late. Walk, walk, and walk. Dont complain! Scene 3: Greetings from a Groom Narrator: Hymen finally made it to Thrace where Orpheus is eagerly waiting. Orpheus: Old friend, here you are. Im finally relieved. I thought youd never make it. Im so glad you made it on time! Lets hurry; so many things are to be prepared. And of course, you need to rest. Hymen: My friend, I wont miss your wedding. Ive been thinking about it along my journey Scene 4: Darkest Morning (Eurydice is getting ready for her big day.) Eurydice: Gods, help me. I dont know what to do. Im anxious! Its my wedding. I should look beautiful. Cicones Woman: Milady. Your simplicity makes you more beautiful than any other woman in this place. You dont have to worry. Lord Orpheus loves you dearly. He wouldnt care about your appearance. Rejoice and be happy. Eurydice: Youre right! I should not worry. Orpheus loves me for who I am. I dont need anything. Im fine. Thanks a lot, youre a big help! Cicones Woman: Its nothing milady. Im glad to serve you.

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Scene 5: Walk of Death Narrator: While walking among her people, the Cicones, in tall grass at her wedding, Eurydice ran into a nest of snakes which bit her fatally on her heel. Eurydice: Aaaagh! (Eurydice is walking then will fall upon the bite of the snake). Women: Oh my! Miladys hurt shes been bitten by a snake a VENOMOUS snake! Eurydice: Orpheus! Orpheus, come I need you (voice is failing) Scene 6: Song of Hope Orpheus: Eurydice, No! (Shouting) Narrator: Orpheus ran towards Eurydices spot. Orpheus: (in a sing-song manner) Tied to the tracks and I hear you call, Your voice is shaking, The time is coming faster than you thought and theres no escaping it, And you think that you know how the end of the story goes, Thats the page I re-wrote and Ive taken away the ropes, Theres more hope than youll ever know So keep breathing, I said that Id always be there, Now I mean it more than ever before, Theres a future worth fighting for, So dont be scared, I know how you must be feeling, With no one to help you carry the pain, Im coming to save the day! Eurydice: I'll take you just the way you are Imperfect words inside the perfect song I feel you closer than you are but

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I've been waiting far too long too long I think I wont go long I think I wont carry on Orpheus: Hands on the clock are standing still, But your heart is racing, Youre losing your grip on the window sill, Going down by the weight of it, And you pray for belief, As you lie on the floor, As you wait, you can see, Theres a light underneath it all, This is the day youre not waiting for Eurydice: Orpheus, my Orpheus (low / deep voice) Orpheus: My love, Im here hold on, just hold on anyone, help us! Gods on Olympus, hear my prayers. Were finally breaking into the daylight, In the warmth of the sun, I will stand by your side till your fear passes on, so just look in my eyes, And baby try to hold on and you find it wont be long Eurydice: My dear (soft weak voice), Im dying I didnt wish for this day to happen not now, not tomorrow I love you; no one ever made me feel this way so much love and care. I love you my beloved Orpheus. (Eurydice closed her eyes and died.) Narrator: Eurydice died in the arms of Orpheus. Orpheus let out a wild and loud cry, followed by the saddest song yet the most beautiful song.

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Scene 7: Song of Loss Narrator: Orpheus started singing. And every creature started coming and going to hear the sad love song. Orpheus is distraught. Hes really devastated. Orpheus: I'm wishing the days could go fast. So I could crash close my eyes try to go to sleep and bring you back but I cant bring you back Nah, I cant bring you back It's my declaration My sad love song to anyone whos listening shes my inspiration as I stand alone against this world Cause she loved me and bled for me and stole my soul to set me free so it's my declaration, my lamentation do you care what I believe Because I'm still breathing or that I wear a heart upon my sleeve sometimes I think you never knew the only truth I see is you it's you And are there any words to say? That I would ever mean enough when the light runs from the day will the darkness be too much? Will I ever be enough? And I hope that everything is okay I'll be right here waiting to see find you, come back to me

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I can't get close if you're not there I can't get inside if there's no soul there I can't face you, I can't save you It's something I cant do Act 3: Back in Time Scene 1: Raving for MORE Radio Announcer: and thats all for todays show. Keep in tune tomorrow for the storys finale episode. Thanks for listening and we hoped that you enjoyed the show. Daughter: What? But it just started. Hmmm Im raving for more Narrator: The story stopped as it will continue for the next days show Poor child, she has to wait another day just to finish the story of Orpheus and Eurydice.

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