Gilgamesh
Genre: Fantasy, historical drama, drama
Format: Live In-Person Performance
Keywords: Friendship, Epic Adventure, Adaptation, Mythology, Heroism
Cast Size: 20+ (5 male, 5 female, 10 any gender); with doubling, 6 (3 male, 2 female, 1 any gender); optional extras
Duration: 90 minutes
Time Period: Ancient Mesopotamia
Cautions: violence (scenes involving battles, slaying monsters), references to sexuality, themes of grief and death
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This adaptation of the ancient Sumerian epic follows the legendary King Gilgamesh of Uruk as he embarks on a journey of friendship, loss, and the search for immortality. Initially a tyrant, Gilgamesh finds a companion in the wild man Enkidu, and together they undertake heroic feats, including battling the monster Humbaba and defying the gods. However, Enkidu's death forces Gilgamesh to confront his own mortality, leading him on a perilous quest to find the secret to eternal life. Featuring gods, monsters, and themes of power, friendship, and humanity, this adaptation brings the world's oldest epic to life for a modern audience with dynamic staging and a flexible cast.
How We Price
Our pricing is simple and transparent. Each play includes two parts: a one-time script fee of $150, which grants you immediate access to the play and permission to copy and share it within your program; and a performance license of $65 per performance, which covers your live productions for the selected license duration.
How You License
At checkout, select your license duration (for example, the current or next school year) and the number of performances you plan to give. Each license covers live, in-person performances.
What You Get
You’ll receive an instant PDF download of the full script. During your license period, you’re free to copy, print, and share the script within your school or theatre program for rehearsal and performance use—no per-script fees or copy limits.