Trojan Women by Euripides (PREMIERE)

Trojan Women

Since the first human tribes fought over a mastodon carcass and access to water, we as a species have gone to war. Unfortunately, times haven’t changed.  During the “Age of Heroes” the Greeks dealt with it nearly as often as we do today.   Alan Shapiro’s poetic translation brings the elegant and rhythmic quality of Euripides work to vibrant life, while also creating a very modern sensibility to the text.  Inspired by the religious elements of traditional Greek theatre, this tale drives forward to the obvious and eventual end of a civilization.    

Presented by Shakespeare Frankfurt  
Director- PJ Escobio
Assistant Director – Varvara Pomoni