About the Show
This fall, New York will witness the long-overdue American premiere of Cassandra, the visionary masterpiece by pioneering Ukrainian modernist Lesia Ukrainka. Produced by Razom for Ukraine and Eklektika Productions, this landmark production runs October 10 -19 as part of the Ukrainian Cultural Festival: Against the Grain. Written in 1907, Cassandra reimagines the fall of Troy through the eyes of a prophetess cursed never to be believed.
Artemis Wheelock directs Ukrainka’s fearless drama, which resonates with today’s battles over propaganda, war, and truth. 10 performances only.
Cast: Jacob Anderson, Mari Blake, E Mani Cadet, Dominika Handzlik, Isis Henderson, Melinda Nanovsky, Jerilyn Sackler, and Thomas Shuman.
With generous support from: Ukrainian National Women’s League of America (UNWLA) and Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute (HURI).
