Written by: Matangi (Mattie)
Edited by: Leyla
Grab your tickets soon because the ISM HS play is coming up in less than two weeks! There are 4 shows from Thursday through Saturday: October 10th, 11th, and 12th at 6 PM, and an additional show on the 12th at 2 pm.
Tickets sell out fast, so be sure to purchase yours early! Student tickets are priced at 150 pesos, adult tickets are 300 pesos, and all tickets can be purchased at the cashier, which closes at 3:00 PM sharp. The show is most suitable for an audience Grade 6 and above. The show contains references to death, violence, a relationship between a woman and a bull, and parental cruelty, just like the original Greek myth it is based on.
The story is adapted from the Grecian myth of the Minotaur, a story about a half-bull, half-man named Asterion who has been imprisoned in a labyrinth by the tyrannical King Minos. Every year, seven young men are sacrificed to the Minotaur – until the noble prince Thesus volunteers to kill the Minotaur and end the sacrifices.
The show promises to be a unique one. The actors improvised many of the scenes, making this play truly special. As for the story, this version of the Greek myth tells the tale from the perspective of Ariadne, Asterion’s beloved older sister, and the conflict that arises when she falls in love with Theseus. One of the lead actors, Ashley, described the play as “beautiful, grievous, deceptive, ugly, and human.”
The show promises to be interesting, forged through the hard work of 25 cast members, as well as the countless people working backstage, including those working the tech, playing in the ensemble, and directing this play. Get your tickets now and save the date!
