The Medea of Euripides at Theater for the New City

THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY, Crystal Field, Executive Artistic Director, in collaboration with producers Olivia Pane & Natalia Presents: The Medea of Euripides, Directed and adapted by Eric Loscheider.

Euripides’ ancient tale of infanticide and sexual betrayal as viewed through the lens of a True Crime podcast, explored with physical storytelling and modern dance. Medea and her sons are forced into banishment when her partner and lover, Jason of the Argonauts, chooses to marry the princess of Corinth behind Medeas back. Medea becomes consumed by a fiery fury and executes an unspeakable act of vengeance to reclaim control of her life, and in her efforts to requite Jason's betrayal, she realizes that everything they have built together must be destroyed.

Starring: Natalia Plaza & Alexander Mikoulianitch

Featuring: Emily Jackoway, Elizabeth O’Donnell, Alison Preece, Amy Rauch, Sarah Swift

Creative and Production Team: Director Eric Loscheider, Choreographer Olivia Pane, Scenic Designer Natasha Duffy, Lighting Designer Alexander Bartenieff, Sound Designer Brandon Pane, Costume Designer Brenna McShane, Stage Manager Alice Camarota, Assistant Stage Manager Christina Gombola.

Associate Producer - Alison Preece

Suitable for ages 13 and up.

Strobe lights will be used during this show. There will be no late seating.

Tickets: General Admission: $18, Seniors $12Instagram: @TheMedeaOfEuripides

8pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday
3pm Sunday

Eligible for a New York Innovative Theater Award. All photos by Laura Betty Photo
Ages: Suitable for viewers 13 years of age and older