Medea at 3rd Act Theatre Company

3rd Act Theatre Company is proud to present our production of "Medea", written by Euripides, translated by Ian Johnson, and adapted and directed by Kate Adams Liore.

In this bold 1950s-era adaptation of Euripides’ Medea, 3rd Act Theatre Company reimagines the classic tale of scorn and revenge as one of self-discovery and female empowerment.  The narrative centers on Medea who, after abandoning her family to marry the charming and ambitious Jason, is cast aside when he chooses to marry the daughter of the powerful General Creon to secure his advancement.  Betrayed and ultimately banished, Medea vows revenge on all who have wronged her.  But as her fury and resolve grow, Medea must confront the cost of reclaiming her identity and freedom.  

3rd Act’s production of this updated Greek tragedy stars Sydney Bruner making her 3rd Act debut as the titular Medea, with a dynamic cast of local talent including Ian Clinton, Don Taylor, Rachel Schelen, Joe Kelley, Savannah Dillard, Bailey Lucien, and Lindsey Rollins, and JD Rodgers also making their 3rd Act debut.   

Content Advisory: This production contains adult language and themes including intimacy, love, violence, and death (maternal filicide).  The production portrays microaggressions towards women of color and uses misogynistic language.

Authors

• Alfred Preisser
• Euripides
• George Arkas
• Joseph Goodrich
• Robinson Jeffers

Tony Awards and Nominations for Medea