Description: An adaptation of Sophocles' Trachiniae also known as The Women of Trachis by the Barnard-Columbia Ancient Drama Group to be performed in the original ancient Greek. Music played a large role in ancient theater, both in the more reflective choral odes, and in the passionate arias which develop the drama of the story. Melody Loveless will be writing the music for this performance, infusing characteristics of ancient Greek music with her own personal style.

Links:
Barnard Columbia Ancient Drama Group - https://www.facebook.com/BarnardColumbiaAncientDrama/
Tickets on Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.com/o/barnard-columbia-ancient-drama-group-9867917254

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Show Details

Synopsis: Deianeira awaits her husband, the legendary Herakles who is away on war campaigns. While contemplating the events that have shaped her life, she receives news that he is on his way home. Her measured response quickly becomes charged when she hears that he has chosen a new bride – one of the captive slaves just arrived at her doorstep. In the misguided effort to regain his affection for herself, Deianeira brings about his agonized downfall and her own.

The production is in ancient Greek with English supertitles and includes a chorus of 11, who will be singing and dancing to a live, original score by Melody Loveless.

Directed by Anna Conser and made possible by the Matthew Alan Kramer Fund. Sponsored in part by the Arts Initiative at Columbia University, made possible through a generous gift from The Gatsby Charitable Foundation.

Four performances at the Minor Latham Playhouse
Thursday, March 31st: 8:00pm
Friday, April 1st: 8:00pm
Saturday, April 2nd: 2:00pm matinee and 8:00pm evening