Theater for the New South revives Ancient Greek ‘Medea’

With a cast of 9, Director Blake Harris has set this production of Euripedes’ ‘Medea’ in the 1930’s, during the Dust Bowl on a military base in America.   Written 2000 years ago, ‘Medea’ is a tragic tale, full of love and hate, murder and mayhem.   Here are the details from Theater for the New South’s press release:

Medea-Lizzie Chazen

Theater For the New South presents

MEDEA
by Euripides (trans. McLeish/Raphael)

DESCRIPTION: The timeless Greek tragedy, MEDEA, explores love, betrayal, and revenge in this sharp and experimental retelling.

WHEN: August 24, 25, 30, 31 & September 1, 2 at 7:30pm

WHERE: Tanner Hill Gallery

HOW: Purchase tickets online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/263645

Reporting: Monessa Guilfoil

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