Shadow of the Son

by Kate Leslie

Eternity is a long time to live by someone else's rules.

Artemis is the goddess of the moon, and her brother, Apollo, is the god of the sun. Expected to live up to the ideals of the immortals, Artemis longs for freedom and the opportunity to chart her own path. But when she builds her own world away from that of her father, has she simply traded one set of impossible expectations for another?

Eternity is a long time to live by someone else's rules.

Artemis is the goddess of the moon, and her brother, Apollo, is the god of the sun. Expected to live up to the ideals of the immortals, Artemis longs for freedom and the opportunity to chart her own path. But when she builds her own world away from that of her father, has she simply traded one set of impossible expectations for another?

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Shadow of the Son

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  • Brayden Frascone: Shadow of the Son by Kate Leslie
    “

    A beautifully constructed, and joyfully complex look at the lives of twin gods Artemis and Apollo, and the relationships that shape their view of eternity. Leslie's characters flow gorgeously through space and time to tell a full and complete story of love, longing, the price we pay for happiness, and how long forever truly is. The world needs a fully realized version of this play. Artistic Directors everywhere, take note.

    A beautifully constructed, and joyfully complex look at the lives of twin gods Artemis and Apollo, and the relationships that shape their view of eternity. Leslie's characters flow gorgeously through space and time to tell a full and complete story of love, longing, the price we pay for happiness, and how long forever truly is. The world needs a fully realized version of this play. Artistic Directors everywhere, take note.

    ”
  • Anne G. Morgan: Shadow of the Son by Kate Leslie
    “

    A fresh, theatrical, and utterly compelling play built from ancient Greek myths. The nonlinear structure invites audiences to engage more deeply in the storytelling.

    A fresh, theatrical, and utterly compelling play built from ancient Greek myths. The nonlinear structure invites audiences to engage more deeply in the storytelling.

    ”
  • Paul Gabbard: Shadow of the Son by Kate Leslie
    “

    A strong sense of musicality and powerful central female characters that take you on a journey with questions and answers. A great example of magical realism contextualizing Greek mythology for today. This play is also a great teaching tool for educators. Enjoy.

    A strong sense of musicality and powerful central female characters that take you on a journey with questions and answers. A great example of magical realism contextualizing Greek mythology for today. This play is also a great teaching tool for educators. Enjoy.

    ”

Development History

  • Reading, Hollins University, 2020
  • Workshop, Auburn University at Montgomery, 2020

Production History

  • University, Hollins University, 2021

Awards

  • Shakespeare's New Contemporaries
    American Shakespeare Center
    Semi-Finalist
    2020