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Narrations: in a wide land of Thrace, there is a boy named Orpheus, where his father is the king- Apollo,

who is famous for his lyring skills, and also a poet. As he pluck his lyre, it appears to be a potion to the
people, even the birds, and wild beasts that roamed there‚ would draw close to listen, and follow him.
Even the trees swayed in time to the tunes he played.

Scene 1: (Eurydice and Orpheus)

Forest is where the two lovers had their first encounter, locked eyes‚ and sparking affection. Their gaze
intertwined, creating a magnetic attraction that united them. Orpheus’s lyre enchanted Eurydice, and
their serendipitous forest meeting forged an immediate and profound connection.

Eurydice: I’ve never heard music quite like that. It’s as if the trees are singing along with you.

Orpheus: (surprised look) oh, I didn’t see you there. I’m Orpheus. What brings you to this quite grove?

Eurydice: I’m Eurydice. I was drown by the haunting beauty of your music, it’s like a spell, pulling me
closer.

[sweet moments of them under the tree]

Scene 2: They got too close to each other, fell in love, and got married. At their wedding, while Eurydice
and crowds were dancing‚ unexpectedly‚ tables had turned.

Orpheus and Eurydice: ‘til death do us part. (smiles)

Hiereus: congratulations to the newly wedded couple.

[dances along with the guests]

[Then suddenly‚ a snake bit her that caused her death.]

Orpheus: why did the gods take Eurydice so soon?

[Orpheus grieved in pain. He played sad melodies around‚ and later on decided to follow Eurydice to
underworld.]

Orpheus: I will charm Persephone and Hades with my music to win my dear Eurydice back.
Scene 3: Orpheus embarks on an underworld quest to rescue Eurydice. His lyre’s music soothes
Cerberus, the guardian dog.

[He went into a cave and through a dark passage that led to the underworld. When he reached the river
Styx, he plucked his lyre again.]

Cerberus: [continue barking‚ and when Orpheus started plucking his lyre‚ it calmed down and let
Orpheus pass]

[Orpheus continued playing his lyre on his way to the underworld. The ghosts cried when they heard his
sad music. Sisyphus, who had been condemned to roll a rock uphill forever, stopped his fruitless work to
listen‚ and Tantalus – cursed with unbearable thirst and hunger‚ stopped quenching his thirst.]

Scene 4: Orpheus finally entered the palace of Persephone and Hades‚ the king and queen of dead.

Hades: no mortal shall be seen here!!!

[Hades roared when Orpheus was seen on their Kingdom]

Narration: Orpheus being determined with his goal of saving his dear Eurydice back‚ he did not even felt
scared with the loud roar of Hades‚ instead—

Orpheus: [played his lyre]

[They all became mute‚ touched by Orpheus’ melodies]

Persephone: Oh‚ please, my husband, let Eurydice be reunited with Orpheus.

Hades: I, too, feel the sadness of Orpheus. I cannot refuse him.

[They summoned Eurydice, and the two lovers clasped each other and turned to leave.]

Hades: Wait! Eurydice is yours to take back to earth on one condition.

Orpheus: what is that?


Hades: She must follow you, and you must not look back at her until you are on earth again. If you did,
she would return to the land of the dead forever.

Orpheus: I understand‚ and I am forever grateful. (smiles)

[Orpheus and Eurydice left the underworld and made their way through the dark passage.]

Scene 5: Orpheus began to climb to the cave. In each step he worried more and more about whether
Eurydice was behind him.

Orpheus: I can see daylight ahead. We are almost there.

Narrator:

[Orpheus received no reply from Eurydice, so he instantly looked back to check‚ if she’s still following
him.] remembering the condition that hades gave them, his fist clenched out of dismay and regret.

[He caught one last glimpse of her arms stretched out to him. And then she disappeared, swallowed by
darkness.]

Eurydice: Farewell [started crying]

Scene 6: Eurydice fell back to the underworld. Separated from Eurydice‚ Orpheus swore to never love a
woman again. Instead, he sat in a grove of trees and sang songs of lovers.

Orpheus: I vow to lock away my heart, burying it deep within the chambers of my soul, never to let
another woman awaken the ghost of my Eurydice. [lyre playing]

Scene 7: A group of wild women (The Maenads) couldn’t bear their jealousy. It drove them to frenzy and
they destroyed poor Orpheus.

Maenads: [the 3 hiding behind the rock while admiring Orpheus from afar. They chased Orpheus after
knowing that he wouldn’t love other women unless it’s Eurydice.]

Maenads: if we can’t have you‚ no one can! (laughs)


Orpheus: (started running when he heard the Maenads’

Maenads: [would chase and kill Orpheus]

Orpheus: (murmurs while being killed) Amidst the labyrinth of moments, I’ll find you again, my
ethereal‚ Eurydice, with time as my guide. (smiles)

Narration: The birds, nature singers, mourned Orpheus as did the rivers, who made music as they
babbled. The world lost two great souls— Orpheus and Eurydice had loved each other so deeply that
when they were separated. Orpheus had understood the pain and joys of lovers everywhere, and the
new art form, the love poem, was born.

Scene 8: While the world wept, Orpheus found peace, and his other half, in the underworld. To this day,
he walks with Eurydice along the banks of the River Styx. Sometimes, they stroll side by side, sometimes
she is in front, and sometimes, he takes the lead, turning to look back at her as often as he likes.

Orpheus: though our story ended in sorrow‚ our love shall forever echo in the hearts of those who heard
its mournful tune. (forehead kiss or last embrace before letting go of hands)

(End)

One of the main moral lessons drawn from this story is the importance of remaining devoted to one’s
loved ones and never taking them for granted. Another important moral is the need for empathy,
compassion, and forgiveness towards one’s partners. Lastly, it is important to remember that actions
have consequences, and it is better to be careful and make prudent decisions than to risk losing
everything.

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