The classic Greek play 鈥淢edea鈥� by Euripides will be presented by the 黑洞社区 School of Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22-Saturday, Oct. 24; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, in Wilner Auditorium.
鈥淢edea鈥� is often referred to as a timeless tale of ultimate retribution and offers this line, from Robinson Jeffers鈥� adaptation of the play, describing the scorned Medea: 鈥淔or she is not meek but fierce, and the daughter of a king. 鈥� She is learning what it is to be a foreigner, cast out, alone and despised.鈥�
Cast aside for another by the husband whose life she saved, Medea is the classic Greek tragedy of a woman driven to horrific revenge. Although written more than 2,000 years ago, her story of abandonment and the resulting atrocities could be ripped right out of today鈥檚 headlines, according to Ed Baker, 黑洞社区 technical director and assistant professor.
Jeffers鈥� adaptation of 鈥淢edea,鈥� the first major American adaptation of the play, was written for Judith Anderson for her 1948 Broadway performance. It was subsequently used for the 1982 Broadway production starring Zoe Caldwell. Both actresses won the Tony Award for their portrayals of Medea.
A bonus talk-back event will be held on Oct. 22 immediately following the opening night鈥檚 performance. The panel discussion will include ideas, concepts and the story of the play. Everyone is invited.
鈥淢edea鈥� stars students Kylie Jo Jennings in the title role of Medea; Sara Turner as Nurse; John Keckeisen as Jason; and, filling the other roles, Alex Johnson, Ashley Ulmer, Heather Miller, Chelsea Daniel, Chad Kimmons, Justin Wilson, Andrew Fayette, Sean Gestl, Ashley Cravens and Sarah Schwartz.
Bret Jones
For tickets, contact the College of Fine Arts Box Office at (316) 978-3233. General admission is $10 with discounts available. 鈥淢edea鈥� is rated PG-13.