Cupid and Psyche: An Allegory

by Emily C. A. Snyder

AVAILABLE FOR PRODUCTION: contact emilycasnyder@gmail.com for rights.

The classic tale of "Cupid and Psyche" is given the epic treatment in this poetic verse drama. Cupid, the god of love, is tasked with killing Psyche, a mortal who cannot love. Their story plays out over the war between love and death, reason and passion. PLAY THREE OF THE LOVE AND DEATH TRILOGY

AVAILABLE FOR PRODUCTION: contact emilycasnyder@gmail.com for rights.

The classic tale of "Cupid and Psyche" is given the epic treatment in this poetic verse drama. Cupid, the god of love, is tasked with killing Psyche, a mortal who cannot love. Their story plays out over the war between love and death, reason and passion. PLAY THREE OF THE LOVE AND DEATH TRILOGY

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Cupid and Psyche: An Allegory

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  • Cheryl Bear: Cupid and Psyche: An Allegory

    A fascinating story of love and the heart. Will it live on as well as the gods and goddesses of it? Captivating and well done!

    A fascinating story of love and the heart. Will it live on as well as the gods and goddesses of it? Captivating and well done!

  • Chris Rivera: Cupid and Psyche: An Allegory

    Emily's masterpiece. Every lover of verse and Greek Mythology should read. The language, the characters, the relationships are gorgeous. Haunting and hopeful.

    Emily's masterpiece. Every lover of verse and Greek Mythology should read. The language, the characters, the relationships are gorgeous. Haunting and hopeful.

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Barrett Players (Glasgow, Scotland), Year 2019
  • Type Reading, Organization Turn to Flesh Productions, Year 2013
  • Type Reading, Organization The Factory Theatre, Year 2010
  • Type Workshop, Organization Emerson College, Year 2009

Production History

  • Type University, Organization Dundee and Angus College, Year 2024
  • Type University, Organization Mary Baldwin University, Year 2023
  • Type Professional, Organization Turn to Flesh Productions, Year 2018
  • Type Professional, Organization Turn to Flesh Productions, Year 2014

Awards

  • Shakespeare's New Contemporaries
    American Shakespeare Center
    Finalist
    2018
  • Princess Grace Foundation
    Princess Grace Foundation
    Semi-Finalist
    2009