Homer's Iliad is a 2700-year-old text originally created for performance that tells the story of the rage of Achilles, the cost of war, and his personal search for honor and meaning. Aquila Theatre brings this seminal work to vivid life in a production that seeks to restore the Iliad to its original home - the realm of the performer. Stanley Lombardo's striking American translation conveys the muscularity and sheerforce of the ancient Greek while Anthony Cochrane's original score and Peter Meineck's direction pull the audience deep into this great epic work. Set in WWII, Aquila's production is inspired by the cover of Stanley Lombardo s translation, which is a photograph of the D-day landings, entitled, Into the Jaws of Death.
About the Company: AQUILA THEATR
Aquila is dedicated to the reinterpretation of classical drama. It is our mission to bring the greatest works to the greatest number. Founded in London in 1991 by Peter Meineck, Aquila is now based in New York City.
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Preview: 03/31/2009 Open: 04/16/2009 Close: 04/25/2009 |
Theater: Lucille Lortel Address: 121 Christopher Street New York, NY 10014 |
Cost:$39 or Call: Ticket Central at 212-279-4200 |