The Trojan Follies

THE TROJAN FOLLIES immerses the audience in the world of the Trojan War, as seen through an absurdist lens that intermingles poetry and prose, vulgar jokes, pratfalls, and passionate explorations of fundamental beliefs. THE TROJAN FOLLIES starts with the genesis of the war as Zeus’s plan to rid Earth of excess humanity, continues with the Judgement of Paris, includes events from all ten years of the war, and culminates in the destruction of Troy and the fate of Helen and the Trojan women who are left alive after the war is over. With the women of Troy reclaiming their narratives, THE TROJAN FOLLIES mirrors our own world in its depiction of the devastation and futility of war, and in the ironic overturning of traditional views of honor, chivalry, patriotism, loyalty, and truth. 

Cast: 
An ensemble of 12 actors plays the 28 roles in the play, fluidly moving between ages and genders. A suggested doubling of roles is contained in the script, but if more than 12 actors are available, the roles can be divided as the Director wishes.
Authors: 
Terry Glaser