Libretto to Lysistrata and the war : a comic opera in the musical style of Mozart

Description:

. This small book contains only the words from ``the opera "Lysistrata and the War" so that it can be performed as an anti-war play, without the music. . It's based on the ancient Greek play by Aristophanes, updated to reflect on modern times and modern wars -- first written when the U.S. president was Lyndon Johnson, updated later to include characters named "Richard Stillouse Noxious" and "General Wantsmorewar," and later still, "SonuvaBush." . New updates can be made with only the ``satirical change of names of a few characters. . Some of the music to the opera (written in a ``Mozart-like or classical style) can be partially used, such as the overture, music at the act 2 change, and the Finale (MP3 below) at the end of the play. . More information, plot synopsis, history, ``and to hear an MP3 go to: http://www.greenwych.ca/lzlogo3.htm http://www.greenwych.ca/synopsis.htm http://www.greenwych.ca/lz-story.htm (news clip) http://www.greenwych.ca/lz-final.mp3

subjects: Drama,  Vietnamese Conflict, 1961-1975,  Lysistrata (Fictitious character),  Peace movements,  Women and peace,  Librettos,  Operas,  Vietnam War, 1961-1975

People: Aristophanes

Places: Athens,  Sparta,  Vietnam,  USA

Times: Ancient Greece,  and 1960's