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Sunday, October 10, 2010

A MODERN BARD “PERFORMS” THE ILIAD

Okay, so you struggled through it in high school (or your kid struggled/is struggling now), and you remember learning that poets recited the epic poem to an audience as entertainment, but have you ever seen/heard it “performed”? Using the Fagles’ translation (read in many high school English classes), Stephen Spinella brings this classic tale to life. Come see a modern bard retell the story of the Trojan War. And bring your kids.

An Iliad
Adapted from Homer
By Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare
Translation by Robert Fagles
Directed by Lisa Peterson
Starring Stephen Spinella

WHEN: October 19–November 7, 2010, Tuesday–Thursday at 7:30 PM; Friday & Saturday at 8 PM; Saturday at 3 PM; Sunday at 2 PM & 7:30 PM*
WHERE: Matthews Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton
609.258.ARTS(2787) or online.


Nine years into a never-ending war, it’s hard to tell who is winning. Homer’s epic tale of love, battle, and honor has never been more engaging than in this tour-de-force solo performance. Adapted from Robert Fagles’ revelatory and fresh translation of The Iliad, this play takes us on a sweeping and unforgettable journey through the Trojan War. This fierce and timeless story is funny, moving and absolutely not-to-be-missed!


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