Iphigenia–Daughter of Privilege

Euripides’ play Iphigenia at Aulis follows the plight of King Agamemnon’s daughter, Iphigenia who, as a necessary means of appeasing the gods, is marked for sacrifice on the eve of the Trojan War. Both a political and a personal drama, the play follows the action from Agamemnon’s indecision to her mother Clytemnestra’s rage, and from Iphigenia’s betrayal and terror to her final, seemingly beatific acceptance of death for the “greater good.” This adaptation of the story, written and directed by David Gautschy and based on the premise of the Euripides play, weaves in such modern topics as suicide bombers and the tyranny of unchecked imperialism. Performer Amy Ferrante bring to life all the characters including Agamemnon, Clytemnestra, Iphigenia, Achilles, Helen, and Menelaus.

Schedule

9/11 at 8PM
9/14 at 2PM
9/19 at 10PM
9/20 at 8PM
9/26 at 8PM
9/27 at 10PM
10/4 at 2PM
10/5 at 7PM

The play runs in repertory with Electra–Daughter of Privilege.