The Bacchae

Orgies, cross-dressing, and unbridled lust are all part of a day’s work to the great Greek God of Wine and Revelry, Dionysus, in Cypreco of America’s new translation of Euripides The Bacchae to tour Manhattan and Queens. This lusty adaptation which touches on humankind’s battle with its’ own vanity has free showings at over 15 venues including Bryant Park and the Cyprus Consulate.

The plot centers on the arrival on earth of the God of physical freedom, Dionysus, who arrives in human form to bring his gospel to the people of the town of Thebes. He is met with opposition from their king, Pentheus, who captures and tortures him. His deed unleashes the superhuman priestesses of this God who wage war against the king and the men of Thebes. The graphically depicted war that ensues becomes a parable of today’s own tense international climate.

Performance Schedule:

Thursday, July 8 at 6pm (refreshments will be served)
The Cyprus Consulate
13 East 40th St. NYC (call for reservations)

Saturday, July 9 at 2pm
St. Agnes Library
444 Amsterdam Ave. NYC

Tuesday, July 13 at 6pm
Bloomingdale Library
150 W. 110th St. NYC

Wednesday, July 14 at 6:30pm
Jackson Heights Library
35-51, 81 St. Jackson Hts Queens

Thursday, July 15 at 6:30pm
Riverside Library
127 Amsterdam Ave. NYC

Saturday, July 17 at 2pm
Epiphany Library
228 E. 23rd St., NYC

Sunday, July 18 at 5pm
Bohemian Hall
29-19 24 Ave., Astoria, Queens

Monday, July 19 at 6:30pm
Forest Hills Library
108-19 71 Ave. Forest Hills, Queens

Wedneday, July 21 at 6:30pm
Jefferson Market Library
425 Ave. of the Americas, NYC

Thursday, July 22 at 6:30pm
Mid-Manhattan Library
40th St & 5th Ave. NYC

Saturday, July 24 at 2:30pm
Broadway Library
40-20 Broadway, Astoria, Queens

Thurday, July 29 at 6:30pm
Muhlenberg Library
209 West 23rd St. NYC

Saturday, July 31 at 2:30pm
Riverside Library
127 Amsterdam Ave. NYC

Wednesday, August 4 at 6:30pm
Countee Cullen Library
104 W 136 St., NYC

Thursday, August 5 at 6:30pm
Chatham Square Library
33 East Broadway, NYC

Saturday, August 7 at 2pm
Flushing Library
41-17 Main St. Flushing, Queens

Sunday, August 8 at 5pm
The HBO SUMMER STAGE
Bryant Park
Sixth Avenue and 42nd St. NYC

Special Benefit Show
for CYPRECO of America’s International Theatre
Saturday, July 17 at 5pm
SPACE AT 24
(Home of the New York Comedy Club)
241 East 24th Street