Tiresias

by Emily C. A. Snyder

A trans-euphoric poetic play, about how Tiresias discovers her true self.

A trans-euphoric poetic play, about how Tiresias discovers her true self.

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Tiresias

Character Information

The Chorus Leader can double as "Father" (or "Parent") and as the god, Hermes. Otherwise, roles may be created from the chorus, if companies prefer.

The roles of Tiresias and Daphne MUST be played by trans actors. Gender non-conforming actors may be considered. They may not be played by cis-gendered actors.
  • Tiresias
    A soothsayer in their male-presenting form
    Character Gender Identity
    Pre-transition,
    Transman
  • Daphne
    The same soothsayer, in their female-presenting form
    Character Gender Identity
    Pre-transition,
    Transwoman
  • Chorus Leader
    The speaker for the Chorus; a singular voice. (May double with Tiresias' father and Hermes.)
  • Father
    Tiresias' father, non-supportive (may double with Chorus Leader and Hermes)
    Character Gender Identity
    a cis Male
  • Hermes
    God of medicine; any gender presentation (may double with Father and Chorus Leader)
    Character Gender Identity
    God
  • Chorus
    Snakes, sheep, additional voices of Hermes, etc.