Two of our PhD Students, Izzy Levy and Charles Pletcher, are writing as co-directors of 2023’s Barnard Columbia Ancient Drama Group play, ‘Aristophanes’ Women-at-the-Thesmophoria’s Euripides’ Helen.’
The show is a tragicomic mashup of Aristophanes’ Thesmophoriazusae (Women at the Thesmophoria) and Euripides’ Helen. It will be performed entirely in Ancient Greek, with a contemporary drag cabaret twist.
Genderbending and genrebending are going to be at the heart of the performance. No previous performance experience or knowledge of Ancient Greek is required to participate, although both are very welcome!
On Tuesday, December 13, we will be holding auditions for the show in Hamilton 618, from 5-8pm. Sides will be provided at the audition with English translations of scenes from both Helen and Thesmophoriazusae — no need to prepare anything in Greek. If you are interested in a singing role (Chorus members, as well as ~3 main characters), please prepare to sing a brief (roughly 16-bar) selection of your choice (unaccompanied)
If you’d like to get involved behind the scenes, please fill out this Google Form with your interests and information and Izzy and/or Charles will be in touch.