Oedi Play Summary

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vOn October 18, I saw the play Oedi at hialeah sr. highschool. The playwright of the play is by Rich Orloff. The director was shaira colon. The actors in the play were isabella romero, Julio cordero, Susana Martinez, Justin Alonzo ( I didn’t have the playbill so I couldn’t name the rest). The theme of the show was a retelling of oedipus in a comedic way. In the play two advisors tells oedi that he married his mother which concerns him.but later they all try to make up a cover story for oedi. I believe the story worked well because since it was a comedic play and i expected to laugh and did. The play was definitely interesting and entertaining. I never knew what to expect and didn't expect certain reactions like jocasta reaction to the confession.

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