THEATER OF WAR Makes Chicago Debut This Month

Theater of War Productions, a social impact company that presents readings of ancient Greek plays, will present two free performances in collaboration with Goodman Theatre and Rivendell Theatre Ensemble. Rivendell Artistic Director Tara Mallen directs this translation by Bryan Doerries, produced by Phyllis Kaufman.

Performances will be held January 18 at 7pm in the Goodman's Owen Theatre (170 N. Dearborn) and January 25 at 7pm at the National Veterans Art Museum (1801 S. Indiana Avenue). Tickets are free but reservations are required. To make reservations for January 18, visit GoodmanTheatre.org or call312.443.3800; to make reservations for January 25, visit RivendellTheatre.org or call 773.334.7728. Running time is approximately two hours, followed by discussion with panelists from the local civilian and military communities.

Theater of War Productions, supported by a generous grant from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation in collaboration with the USO, partners with prominent theaters across the United States to present Theater of War for audiences of service members, veterans and civilians. Theater of War is an innovative public health project that presents readings of ancient Greek plays, Sophocles' Ajax and Philoctetes, as a catalyst for town hall discussions about the challenges faced by service men and women, veterans, their families, caregivers and communities.

Using Sophocles' plays to forge a common vocabulary for openly discussing the impact of war on individuals, families and communities, these events will be aimed at generating compassion and understanding between diverse audiences.