God Games Lyrics - Epic the Musical by Jorge Rivera-Herrans

Summary

In this dramatic script, a plea to the gods unfolds as a character seeks divine intervention to save a friend imprisoned far from home. The gods debate the merits of the prisoner, Odysseus, with each deity presenting their case for or against his release. Apollo, Ares, Aphrodite, and Athena weigh in on his fate, revealing their own biases and the prisoner's past actions. The narrative culminates in a divine game where the gods' decisions will determine Odysseus's freedom, capturing the essence of power, loyalty, and the human condition.

Takeaways

• 🙏 A plea is made to the Father God King to save a friendship by intervening in a situation involving someone imprisoned far from home.
• 🎶 The script is a musical dialogue where gods and goddesses debate over the fate of a character named Odysseus.
• 🌀 Apollo argues that Odysseus should be released because he was betrayed and imprisoned, and deserves a chance to rebuild his future.
• 🔥 Ares accuses Odysseus of being a coward, hiding his power and not fighting directly, which led to the death of his friends.
• 💔 Aphrodite mentions Odysseus's mother died of a broken heart because of him, suggesting he should feel the same pain.
• 🤔 Athena questions Odysseus's character, pointing out his intelligence and skills, and wonders why he should be spared.
• 🎉 The character who argues for Odysseus's release is applauded, indicating support for his freedom.
• 😈 The Father God King is defiant, refusing to be shamed or beaten, asserting his dominance over the decision.
• 🌩️ Zeus, as the Father God King, uses his power to bring about a judgment, showing his authority over the gods.
• 😢 A final plea is made to let Odysseus go, emphasizing the emotional aspect of the decision.

Q & A

Who is the speaker addressing at the beginning of the script?

The speaker is addressing 'father God King', seeking divine intervention to save a friendship.

What is the nature of the 'game' proposed by the speaker?

The 'game' proposed involves convincing each of the gods to support the release of a Greek who is imprisoned.

Who are the gods mentioned in the script?

The gods mentioned include Apollo, Aestus, Aphrodite, Aries, Hera, and the speaker, who is not explicitly named.

What is the reason given by the speaker for releasing the Greek?

The speaker suggests that the Greek should be released because he was betrayed and imprisoned, and he can still build a future with those who miss him.

What is the stance of Apollo on the issue?

Apollo supports the release of the Greek, arguing that the sirens were in the wrong and that the Greek only sought to reimburse them.

What is the argument presented by Aphrodite against releasing the Greek?

Aphrodite argues against releasing the Greek, stating that he let his mother die of a broken heart and was busy fighting rather than protecting her.

What accusation does Aries level against the Greek?

Aries accuses the Greek of being a coward who held back his power while his friends were in danger, and did not fight directly against their enemies.

What is Athena's opinion on the matter?

Athena's opinion is not explicitly stated in the script, but she is mentioned as someone who could potentially support the Greek's release.

What is the final decision made by the speaker after playing the 'game'?

The speaker decides to release the Greek after winning the game, defying the expectations of others and showing mercy.

What is the reaction of the 'father God King' to the speaker's decision?

The 'father God King' is angered by the speaker's decision to defy him and release the Greek, threatening to show the speaker the consequences of their actions.

What is the final plea made by the speaker?

The speaker makes a final plea to let the Greek go, showing compassion and a desire for reconciliation.