United Solo Presents CLYNTEMNESTRA, 11/06
By: Sally Henry Fuller Oct. 19, 2014
Recommended for: students of all ages, literary scholars, the elderly, and feminist organizations. Theatre Row: 410 West 42nd Street, New York City. A modern look at the classical depiction of a woman scorned. A woman condemned by a jury of men, Clytemnestra faces the consequences of redeeming her honor by killing the man she loved. The juxtaposition of classic and modern explores themes of redemption in betrayal, courage in nightmares, and triumph in tragedy.
Writers and playwrights of all times have told Clytemnestra's story and each one of them revealed something new, unexpected, and compelling about her. Clytemnestra is Agamemnon's wife and the queen of Argos and Mycenae. When her sister, Helen, is brought to Troy, the infamous Trojan War begins. Agamemnon sails for Troy to help his brother Menelaos win Helen back -- but only after Agamemnon sacrifices his own daughter to secure the Greeks' success at Troy. This very sacrifice gives Clytemnestra reason to patiently wait at home for ten years: so that upon her husband's return, she exacts her revenge and settles her heart. She is strong and passionate. She has the will of a man and the charm and seductiveness of a woman. She is a force of nature. Greek Theatre has given us powerful stories, heroes and more, and this piece aims at portraying the multiple facets of a woman: wife, lover, queen, mother, and murderer through the powerful lines of Aeschylus, Marguerite Yourcenar, Hugo von Hofmannsthal and Eugene O'Neill.
2014 United Solo, the world's largest solo theatre festival, celebrates its 5th anniversary season and its dynamic expansion in scope and popularity. Over 130 shows from six continents are staged at Theatre Row: 410 West 42nd Street, New York City. TICKETS, with a price of $19.25 (including a $1.25 theatre restoration charge) are available at Theatre Row box office, 410 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036, as well as over the phone at 212.239.6200 and online at telecharge.com. More details can be found at www.unitedsolo.org.
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