The Gilgamesh Treatment
by Barry Kornhauser
In a shattered future, a tribe of ragged performer-priests resurrect the ancient Epic of Gilgamesh—not just to tell it, but to live it. Part ritual, part trial, The Gilgamesh Treatment is an immersive, apocalyptic ceremony exploring faith, mortality, and the power of story to carry us forward. Told in an invented language, this haunting adaptation transforms the world’s oldest tale into a bold vision of humanity’s future.
Playwright: Barry Kornhauser
Pages: 38 pg
Casting Breakdown: 5 roles (3 males, 2 females)
Estimated Run Time: 45-50 minutes (Can be cut for competition)