# Tales of Olympus: A Greek Myth Musical (One Act Edition)

## Metadata

- Slug: tales-of-olympus-one-act
- Type: Short Musical
- Genre: Comedy
- Acts: 1 act
- Duration: 40–60 minutes
- Cast:
  - Small (1-6)
  - Medium (7-14)
  - Large (15+)
- Cast Summary: 6-40 actors
- Movement Requirements: Flexible
- Technical Requirements: Flexible
- Performing Groups: Theatre for Young Audiences
- Primary Image: https://content.uproartheatrics.com/csf159xuw9xz7glzlhhn457k08x0
- Album Cover: https://content.uproartheatrics.com/h1ip3jefyaxozx9v560x04p3hadp

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## Authors

- Book, Music & Lyrics by Min Kahng (author slug: min-kahng)

## Overview

The Greek gods have a problem: nobody’s paying attention anymore. Mortals are glued to their high-tech distractions, and the stories of Olympus are fading fast. The solution: go down and fetch an enthusiastic but nerdy 11-year-old Jason to be their bard. Will he have the guts to overcome his stage fright and carry on the storytelling tradition? (Yes. The answer is yes.)
*Tales of Olympus: A Greek Myth Musical* is a high-energy adventure that brings Greek mythology to life with toe-tapping theatrical flair. From gods and heroes to monsters and mischief, beloved myths are reimagined as dynamic musical numbers woven together by the tale of a young boy discovering the power of storytelling. Funny, fast-paced, and full of heart, this ensemble-driven show invites young audiences to take a romp through the stories of Pandora, Arachne, Icarus, and more while celebrating imagination, courage, and the timeless magic of mythology.
"I love Greek myths, and this musical does a fantastic job of bringing them to life for young audiences. The songs are fun and clever, the characters are familiar but still fresh, and I love the urgency Kahng gives these gods and goddesses in modern times." —playwright [Rachel Bublitz](https://rachelbublitz.com/)
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**Two versions of the short musical available: see descriptions below.**

## Script Versions

**Tales of Olympus: A Greek Myth Musical (One Act Edition):** 50 minutes, built for school tours, 6 actors.**Tales of Olympus: A Greek Myth Musical (One Act Edition, Young Performers):** 50 minutes, songs modified to be in kid vocal range, 6-40 actors.

## Cast

| Name | Description |
| ---- | ---- |
| ONE ACT EDITION CAST: | JASON (Principal), a twelve year-old, socially awkward boy; bari-tenor
CALLIOPE (Principal), the muse of epic poetry, optimistic and determined; mezzo with a high C
HERMES (Principal), the messenger god, quick-witted and quippy; bass-bari
APHRODITE (Principal), the goddess of love and beauty, big-hearted and quirky; mezzo or soprano
ATHENA (Principal), the goddess of wisdom (among other things), principled and snobbish; alto or mezzo
ZEUS (Principal), the king of the gods, arrogant and self-important; baritone or tenor
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| ONE ACT EDITION, YOUNG PERFORMERS CAST: | Principal:
JASON, a twelve year-old, socially awkward boy
CALLIOPE, the muse of epic poetry, optimistic and determined
HERMES, the messenger god, quick-witted and quippy
APHRODITE, the goddess of love and beauty, big-hearted and quirky
ATHENA, the goddess of wisdom (among other things), principled and snobbish
ZEUS, the king of the gods, arrogant and self-important

Supporting:
CRONUS, greedy father of Zeus
RHEA, caring mother of Zeus
HERA, the goddess queen
POSEIDON, the god of the sea
DEMETER, the goddess of the harvest
HESTIA, the goddess of the flame
HADES, the god of the Underworld
ARACHNE, a mortal weaver
ARACHNE’S ADMIRERS
MUSES (CLIO, URANIA, THALIA, TERPSICHORE, ERATO, POLYHYMNIA, EUTERPE, MELPOMENE)
ICARUS, a foolish son
DAEDALUS, Icarus’ hard-working father
DESTRUCTION, self-explanatory
DISEASE, self-explanatory
HOPE, small but strong
PELIA, Jason’s uncle
AESON, Jason’s father
ALCIMEDE, Jason’s mother
CHIRON, A centaur, Jason’s adoptive father
ORACLE, blind, but sees all
HERACLES, he’s so strong
ATALANTA, she fights like a lion
SIX-ARMED GIANT, self-explanatory
HAPRIES, hungry bird-women that want to eat everything in sight
AETES, king of Colchis
MEDEA, sorceress daughter of Aetes
DRAGON, that never sleeps |

## Instrumentation

Each license comes with performance tracks. Rehearsal resources: Soundcloud link with tracks, piano/vocal score, and vocal only score.

**Orchestra Size**: Performance Tracks

## Materials

### Included with materials fee:

| Name | Description |
| ---- | ----------- |
| Digital scripts | For all cast and crew members |
| Young Performers Version: Performance Tracks and Learning Scores | Select this if licensing the Young Performers Version. |
| Standard One Act Edition: Performance Tracks and Learning Scores | Select this if licensing the standard One Act Edition. |

### Available for additional fee:

| Name | Description |
| ---- | ----------- |
| Video Recording License | License to create an archival recording of the show that may be distributed to the cast and crew. This does not allow publicly posting the performance. |
| 60-Minute Talkback with the Creator | A 60-minute Zoom/Google Meet with the show's creator. Licensees and guests can ask questions, share experiences, and hear about the artistic journey of the show and creative team. This can be scheduled before or after the performances. If we are unable to make scheduling work, the cost will be refunded.  |

## Production Images

| URL | Caption | Credit |
| --- | ------- | ------ |
| https://content.uproartheatrics.com/hrq1ac80yli1ju54544n22fpp1vx | Vince Rodriguez, Chrissy Brooks: Bay Area Children's Theatre | Joshua Posamentier |
| https://content.uproartheatrics.com/mf3q4f9izanmrzk71ssswb6vt2ef | Steven Shear, Michelle Drexler, Vince Rodriguez: Bay Area Children's Theatre | Joshua Posamentier |
| https://content.uproartheatrics.com/m15vhp7gsqkmoag0l02662xmiyq1 | Chrissy Brooks, Steven Shear, Michelle Drexler, Min Kahng, Lauren Spencer: Bay Area Children's Theatre | Joshua Posamentier |
| https://content.uproartheatrics.com/hlg5pmkbn7a320xmylf5yr8q7fnj | Steven Shear, Vince Rodriguez: Bay Area Children's Theatre | Joshua Posamentier |
| https://content.uproartheatrics.com/mbf0azg3w25ts18zng3swn501rjw | Lauren Spencer, Steven Shear, Michelle Drexler: Bay Area Children's Theatre | Joshua Posamentier |