A List of Some Shit I've Killed

by Matt Barbot

[10 MIN] The story of Heracles' Bow, told in reverse. A play about the Trojan War, and how men ruin everything.

[10 MIN] The story of Heracles' Bow, told in reverse. A play about the Trojan War, and how men ruin everything.

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A List of Some Shit I've Killed

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  • Andy Boyd: A List of Some Shit I've Killed by Matt Barbot
    “

    The best parodies are the ones that show an obvious love for the source material they're critiquing. Barbot's challenge in this play is parodying one of the greatest plays ever written. And folks? He nails it! Funny, moving, a genuine analysis of war and patriarchy and the woundedness of masculinity.

    The best parodies are the ones that show an obvious love for the source material they're critiquing. Barbot's challenge in this play is parodying one of the greatest plays ever written. And folks? He nails it! Funny, moving, a genuine analysis of war and patriarchy and the woundedness of masculinity.

    ”
  • Emma Goldman-Sherman: A List of Some Shit I've Killed by Matt Barbot
    “

    Wonderful take on toxic masculinity and how effed up it makes us all. I especially love the note about maybe casting the play with an all female cast - that would be awesome to see! My favorite part though is the list itself, or maybe the tear rolling down Odie's face after he prays, or maybe - there are a lot of parts to favor! Read on!

    Wonderful take on toxic masculinity and how effed up it makes us all. I especially love the note about maybe casting the play with an all female cast - that would be awesome to see! My favorite part though is the list itself, or maybe the tear rolling down Odie's face after he prays, or maybe - there are a lot of parts to favor! Read on!

    ”
  • Cheryl Bear: A List of Some Shit I've Killed by Matt Barbot
    “

    Strong take on these Greek figures and would love to see this produced. Excellent work.

    Strong take on these Greek figures and would love to see this produced. Excellent work.

    ”
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Odysseus. A hero who likes to hear himself talk. Neoptolemus. Eager and patriotic.
Philoctetes. A weary veteran.
Heracles. A jock.
Chorus. Greece’s biggest fans.

Development History

  • Workshop, Columbia University School of the Arts, 2015
  • Reading, Red Bull Theater, 2015

Production History

  • University, Columbia University School of the Arts, 2015