**THE GETTY VILLA: Persians by Aeschylus ** (Fridays through September 26, 2014 8 pm The Barbara and Lawrence Fleischman Theater.) Directed by Anne Bogart Created and Performed by SITI Company Translated by Aaron PoochigianNew York-based SITI Company, one of Americas leading theater ensembles, presents the emotional story of war, victory, and loss experienced by an imagined Persian court. In this sole surviving Greek tragedy about a historical event—the battle of Salamis in 480 B.C.—Aeschylus glorifies the Athenian victors but also humanizes the defeated Persians, emphasizing the universal impact of war on family and community. (Each fall, this series features a classical tragedy or comedy in the Getty Villas dramatic Barbara and Lawrence Fleischman Theater, an outdoor venue modeled after ancient Greek and Roman theaters. Tonight will be our third year attending this special event)
Posted on: Fri, 12 Sep 2014 19:14:49 +0000
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