The play, adapted & directed by Eric Loscheider, premiered at Theater for the New City on Feb. 6th, and completed its run on Feb. 23rd.
Sarah (right) as Aegeus, King of Athens
“An inventive, stylized take… the chorus adds humor, as well as a modern spin on a story that has been told and retold.”
-Eleanor J. Bader, theasy.com
In this innovative adaptation of the classic Euripides play, the Greek tragedy of Medea is viewed through the modern lens of a true crime podcast, and infused with a hybrid of contemporary & classical speech, expressionist movement, modern dance, and sound.
Sarah plays multiple roles:
Aegeus, King of Athens
Bea, co-host of “Murder Becomes Her”, the podcast discussing Medea & The Corinth Family Murders
A member of the contemporary Greek Chorus
A high-powered attorney representing Jason in his divorce from Medea
Follow @themedeaofeuripides on Instagram for complete show info.
This post was originally published on Dec. 7th, 2019, and has been updated to reflect the most current information.