Love. Betrayal. Revenge.
In this searing drama, a woman of culture, intelligence, and means commits a string of vicious murders, wreaking destruction on her family. Euripides’ masterpiece reveals his profound insight into the public and private currents of human nature.
Robertson’s translation is a consciously feminist interpretation that uses contemporary language and poetry to tell the story of a betrayed wife who faces exile because of her husband’s new marriage. The play becomes a political battle between the sexes where “history is made by women just as much as men.” Guest scenic designer Markéta Fantová has created a setting that reflects the modern world of urban decay, drawing on influences from Eastern Europe and the industrial ruins of Detroit. Miriam Patterson’s costumes and Michael Mehler’s lighting design reference both the Greek origins of the play as well as the modern setting.