Helen & Troy

by Amy Tofte

A re-telling of the Helen of Troy legend from the point-of-view of a “plain Jane” Helen and her beautiful best friend, Sena. Sena is mistaken as the royal Helen and seduced away by Paris, starting the Trojan War. Sena gets a taste of being worshipped and doesn’t want to let it go. Helen uses the opportunity to flee the war (and her overbearing title) to find happiness on her own. But Sena hunts Helen down to...

A re-telling of the Helen of Troy legend from the point-of-view of a “plain Jane” Helen and her beautiful best friend, Sena. Sena is mistaken as the royal Helen and seduced away by Paris, starting the Trojan War. Sena gets a taste of being worshipped and doesn’t want to let it go. Helen uses the opportunity to flee the war (and her overbearing title) to find happiness on her own. But Sena hunts Helen down to make sure her legacy as Helen of Troy will live forever and the women engage in a battle of swords to the death. Helen kills Sena but lets her keep the title of Helen of Troy and be remembered as the most beautiful woman in the world.

  • Inquire About Rights
  • Recommend
  • Download
  • Save to Reading List

Helen & Troy

Recommended by

  • Ellen Wittlinger: Helen & Troy

    I loved Helen & Troy which gives the story a whole new twist. It's very funny and there's lots of great swordplay beginning every scene. The inclusion of a non-binary character perfectly suits the theme of the play. Would love to see this staged.

    I loved Helen & Troy which gives the story a whole new twist. It's very funny and there's lots of great swordplay beginning every scene. The inclusion of a non-binary character perfectly suits the theme of the play. Would love to see this staged.

Character Information

  • Helen
    Character Age
    20s-30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Sena
    Character Age
    20s-30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Tigran
    Character Age
    20s-30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female Identifying or Non-Binary
  • Paris
    Character Age
    20s-30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization SkyPilot Runway Series, Los Angeles, Year 2019
  • Type Reading, Organization Garry Marshall Theatre New Works Festival, Year 2019

Awards

  • Plays with a Strong Female Lead
    Southwest Theatre Productions
    Semi-Finalist
    2020