The Barnard-Columbia Ancient Drama Group is excited to announce auditions for our 2026 production of Euripides’ Orestes, performed in the original Greek. In addition, we are also looking to recruit for our production team; if you are interested, please fill out the form linked below.

First performed on the fiftieth anniversary of Aeschylus' Oresteia amidst great political and social turmoil, Euripides’ Orestes reworks the familiar tragedy of the House of Atreus in startling, unfamiliar ways, with mayhem (!), murder (?), and a happy (?!) ending. 

*Although the play will be performed in ancient Greek, auditions will be held in English. Those who are unfamiliar with Greek are encouraged to audition. Previous productions have featured actors with no prior knowledge of Greek, and we will provide assistance with pronunciation and memorization.*

*Auditions will be in Milbank Hall on: 

Thursday, December 4th: 6-8 p.m. 

Sunday, December 7th: 4-6 p.m. 

Monday, December 8th: 6-8 p.m. 

Tuesday, December 9th: 5-8 p.m.

or schedule a different time: email rt2798@columbia.edu 

For more information on our production and audition materials, see our Audition Pack: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lqd39h0IV6GbCDco7TRC49eFBC7TlkZwNCM7YnPxels/edit?usp=sharing 

You can sign up for an audition here:  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oYhyXZcobDGgsyZIp-jUyT8XwHmosFKCsMCvGWd25bI/edit?usp=sharing

You can indicate your interest in a production role here: https://forms.gle/bZztm6BwU5maXQbAA 

If you have any questions, please email the director, Ruya Tazebay, at rt2798@columbia.edu