Medea
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CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Apr 9, 2000
Closed May 27, 2000
Opened Apr 9, 2000
Closed May 27, 2000
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The Jean Cocteau Repertory presents a production of Medea, translated by Philip Vellacott. Euripides' classic is paradoxical in our time: so seemingly modern in its sensibility and its sensitivity to women, yet so ancient in its horror. This version will utilize a concept that is classical in its "look" and gently ushers the audience into the play's horrors. Using the ?modern-like? realities of the play and heightening the temperaments of the characters give this production an indelible uniqueness
Special Discounts: $24 tickets for Seniors/$15 tickets for students
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Long before there was Lorena Bobbitt or Amy Fisher, the world had Medea. When it comes to pure, unadulterated vengeance, no one can top her, and Euripides' version of her tale is by far the quintessential "hell hath no fury like a woman scorned" warning. After all the Fatal Attractions and Basic Instincts of the present day, Medea is still the story that packs the ultimate one-two knockout.
The Jean Cocteau Rep's current production of the classic does not employ extravagant set pieces or costumes to "breath new life" into the timeless story. Nor does it need to, as Eve Adamson uses her deft hand at minimalist direction to draw the audience into the tumultuous world of our title charact[...]