Although it is expected that everyone will be putting forth continuous effort toward completing the project, there are several milestones (most with written components) that should be observed during the semester.

Story (February 27)

The writers will have selected both the myth to be dramatized as well as those aspects of the story to be emphasized in the drama itself.

Written component:  The writers will present a list of three possible myths, one paragraph devoted to each.  The pragraph should state why the myth was considered.  The list should conclude with a fourth paragraph on which subject the group believes would make the best tragedy, and which aspects of the myth will be emphasized in the production.

Plot (March 6)

The basic outline of the story should be in place, from beginning to end, with the setting, characters, and the events of the play all decided upon.

Written component:  The writers will present an outline of the play that follows the classic tragic structure (i.e. prologue, parodos, episode, stasimon, epilogue, and exodos).  It must be clear from this outline what happens and who is involved.

Rough script (March 27)

A basic script should be in place, with a good percentage of both episodes and choral odes in a reasonably permanent form.  The actors and chorus must have something to work with by this time.

Written component:  The writers will present the rough script, which should conform to the above guidelines.

Final script (April 10)

What it says.

Written component:  The writers will present the final script, which should be complete in every respect, from dialogue to songs to stage directions.  There must be no gaps.

Full rehearsal (April 26)