AJAX by Sophocles
Theatre:
Performance Dates
January 17, 2025 - February 9, 2025
Opening Performance
Jan 23, 2025 - 7:30pm
DC’s Scena Theatre presents an epic theatrical event. Join us for a modern reimagining of the famous tragedy AJAX by the Greek writer / philosopher, Sophocles. This powerful and contemporary production is reset in today’s war-torn Middle East. John Tipton's acclaimed translation showcases the plight of today's US soldier with raw vitality and deep compassion. The US conflicts overseas are examined with powerful insight and surprising revelations. Armed conflicts have been a constant throughout history: from Troy, the American Revolution and WWII to Iraq, Afghanistan and Ukraine. Greece’s Trojan War has themes and lessons that are hauntingly similar to that of our wars in the Middle East. Scena Theatre takes a harsh look at the cost of war on our service members, the effects of PTSD, and the lessons we fail to learn after thousands of years. This is a performance event not to be missed!
Production Information
Show Type
Drama
Shakespeare or Classic
Price
Adults: $45 Military, Veterans & Seniors w/ ID: $30 Students w/ ID: $25
Approximate Running Time
90 minutes
Intermission(s)
No
Venue