ANCIENT TRAGEDY. MODERN INSIGHT. (AND A LITTLE SNARK TOO…)

Delve into the captivating world of ancient Greece with a reading of Aeschylus’s masterpiece, Agamemnon!

Agamemnon returns home after the Trojan War, bringing with him his new concubine, the Trojan prophetess Cassandra. However, a shadow hangs over his victory. His wife, Clytemnestra, still seethes with resentment over the sacrifice of their daughter, ten years prior.

To help the audience navigate the intricate web of Greek mythology and understand the nuances of this ancient world, the Chorus will acts as your guide, unraveling the complexities of the ancient Greek world in contemporary language. They’ll shed light on the cultural context, the significance of rituals, and the backstory of the characters, ensuring that you grasp the full depth of the drama unfolding before you.

It’s a thrilling tale of betrayal, vengeance, and the enduring power of fate in a form that mixes the rich classical language of Aeschylus with an accessible modern guide.

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