Directed by Christine Carpenter, this production of Medea tells ancient Greek playwright Euripides’ classic tragedy in which the titular character, a former princess, is left by her husband, Jason, for another princess. Medea then takes vengeance on him and his new family, destroying the lives around her and leaving the city of Corinth in a state of ruin. Medea was originally part of a trilogy, though the other two entries have not survived. It has been performed since 431 B.C., with various political, psychoanalytic and feminist interpretations. Carpenter’s direction focuses on the “cataclysmic wielding of patriarchy.” Town & Gown’s production of Medea will take place at 8 p.m. on June 27 and 28 and at 2 p.m. on June 29.
WHO: Medea
WHEN: June 27–28 at 8 p.m. & June 29 at 2 p.m.
WHERE: Town & Gown Players
HOW MUCH: $7.15
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