Modern Adaptation of Oedipus Rex (Scene)

Oedipus Rex Adaptation Original Scene Laius meets the oracle and learns that his own tidings will kill him and marry his mother. Laius orders Jocasta to kill the baby. Jocasta hesitates and gives the baby to a servant so he could kill the baby. The servant leaves the baby to die in the sun. *A shepherd saves the baby and names him Oedipus. *optional to adapt Characters 1. King Laius / Lionel von Hudson J ard Lionel von Hudson is a wealthy and precedentful businessman. He comes from a line of elites and his family holds tremendous economic power in New York. . Queen Jocasta / Cassandra von Hudson Ravina Cassandar von Hudson is the wife of Lionel von Hudson. She also comes from a long line of elites from the Hamptons. She is unwilling to kil her first born child. Sometimes, shes also conceited and proud. 3. vaticinator / Gypsy lady Ratna A gipsy fortune teller who receives a vision and prophecy on the fate of the von Hudsons. Carries her fortune telling crystal with her. 4. hand maid / Sherry the Attendant Farah Sherry is the von Hudsons attendant who act as both driver and personal bodyguard.A religious person but also fears her employers. She believes in fate. 5. * Corinthian sheepman / plumber Jared A plumber who takes care of the sewer pipes. A person with a good heart. Setting Modern day Upper East side Manhattan, New York Scene 1 Setting Outside Lionels office building support 2 chairs (car) and a crystal ball Lionel ask his driver to pull over at the office for a meeting. Lionel Now, Sherry, the meeting will be till 2. I will be back at more or less 230. Sherry Yes Mr. Lionel. I will be here. Have a good meeting Mr. Lionel, Mdm. Cassandra.Lionel and Cassandra exit the car and walk towards the office entrance when they were stopped by a gypsy lady with a crystal ball. Gypsy Lady The couple there. Mr and Mrs von Hudson. walks over to Lionel and Cassandra Cassandra Oh Lord woman. How do you know our names. But then again, were all over the ne ws anyways. Gypsy Lady I come with news, news you must hear, regarding your child and your fate. For I see your future. You are blasted Mr. von Hudson, doomed to death by the hands of your son. And you, Mrs. on Hudson, incest be upon you for when death befalls Mr. von Hudson, you will marry your child. Lionel What nonsense. You scatterbrained gypsy. Shut your mouth and stop this rubbish. Im new-made for my meeting and youve just ruined my mood. Cassandra I shall not believe in this nonsense either. Lets go Lionel. Lets leave this foolish lady. Lionel and Cassandra walks away. Gypsy Lady shouts HEED MY WORDS VON HUDSON. FOR TRAGEDY WILL BEFALL YOU TONIGHT AND WELL SEE WHO THE FOOLISH ONE IS.Cassandra looks over her shoulder at the gypsy lady, a tinge of worry on her face. Scene 2 Setting Elevator to the von Hudsons penthouse. Props none Lionel What foolishness. That gypsy sure knows how to get on my nerves. Im still angry just thinking of her. Cassandra Lionel dear, lets not worry about her and open ourselves a bottle of bubbly tonight. A fool will be a fool. DING Elevator door opens. Lionel and Cassandra looks at their penthouse in horror and shock. Lionel What in the world could have make this? Look at our apartment.Its trashed. Cassandra Oh no. What if the Gypsy Lady was right? Lionel SHERRY? Sherry comes running in. Sherry Yes, Mr. Lionel.. looks around in horror Ill get the maintenance to clear this up. Sherry runs out. Cassandra Oh Lionel, what are we to do. She was right. Lionel We have to save ourselves Cassandra. I will leave for a business trip tomorrow. When Im back, I want the boy gone. Kill him in the first place he kills us and land you in sin. Cassandra But but hes our flesh and blood. Lionel It will be as I say. Scene 3Setting Penthouse (clean again) Props baby Cassandra on the phone Sherry, could you come up here please. DING Sherry Yes, Mdm. Cassandra? Cassandra hands Sherry the baby. Cassandra You have to do it Sherry. I can t. Sherry Do what madam? Cassandra Kill him. Before he grows up and kill Lionel. Sherry I. I cant. Cassandra You must. Cassandra covers her face and sobs. Scene 4 Setting Sewers Props baby Sherry Im dour young master. What ordeal has come upon such a tiny soul. Oh God. Why? I could not bring myself to do it.If its your fate to live, young master, then, may God send someone to save you. But if its your fate to die, let the crocodiles come to you first. Sherry leaves the baby on the ground and leaves. *optional Plumber walks in. Plumber Now, where is that broken pipe? hears babys cry, looks around and spots the baby Oh dear god. Why? To an infant soul? picks up baby You poor thing. But Im too poor. I do hope that Mr. and Mrs. Goldstein would take him? Theyve been trying to have a child for ages. looks at the baby, smiles Hello there, Alfie.