Ed Opus Rex is a spoof off Oedipus the King. It was written by William Gleason. Ed Opus is set at West Thebes High School. Ed Opus is the student body president and is well liked by the student body. Ed’s girlfriend Yo Yo Costa ends up being his cousin, similar to Oedipus’ wife being his mother.
The “Riddle Gang” is led by Ritzo Sphinx, playing off the Sphinx in Oedipus. Oral Delphi is a famous disc jockey who helps Ed discover what happened to the famous Teen Angel. There are many other characters whose names relate to names in Oedipus. Ed Opus is an upbeat fun play. Unlike Oedipus, it ends well with everyone happy. Ed does not gouge his eyes out and is forgiven.
Gleason, William. Ed Opus Rex. 1st. Woodstock, IL: The Dramatic Publishing Company, eBook
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