Euripides' Electra UCL Classical Play 2022

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Thank you to everyone who has signed up to audition for Electra! Our audition slots are currently full but keep an eye out for spaces that may become available - if you want to audition but didn’t manage to sign up in time, email Zoë at [email protected] and we can try arrange something 🐛

Please find audition pieces attached below :-))

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YrOs8jeDFS3aHgKQV4ONxBm2S67Qo2pwHB8FInFsuqM/edit

1st Auditions Electra Euripides’ Electra is one of three versions of the Electra myth in Greek tragedy. Euripides innovates the telling of this myth by making his characters ordinary people as opposed to the epic heroes of tragedy. With this in mind, we want to experiment with the comedy and tragedy of this plot and .....

Please find the audition pieces in the link below

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YrOs8jeDFS3aHgKQV4ONxBm2S67Qo2pwHB8FInFsuqM/edit

1st Auditions Electra Euripides’ Electra is one of three versions of the Electra myth in Greek tragedy. Euripides innovates the telling of this myth by making his characters ordinary people as opposed to the epic heroes of tragedy. With this in mind, we want to experiment with the comedy and tragedy of this plot and .....

Are we laughing or crying? Both? The epic curse on Electra and Orestes’ family runs for many generations, it is inescapable, yet we can’t help but notice how unheroic these two protagonists are. Euripides’ play takes us to the unglamorous suburbs of the city to find princess Electra married to a peasant and banished from her palace. Tackling themes of morality, revenge and forgiveness, Euripides brings down an epic myth into a domestic setting and so challenges the actions of the heroes and gods.

Using Professor Emily Wilson’s translation, our modernised play will explore the potential for comedy and tragedy in Euripides’ narrative. We will play with experimental scenography as Electra and Orestes’ worlds begin to change.

The annual Classical play is accompanied by lectures, Q&A’s and workshops given by leading academics and theatre practitioners, most of which are open to the general public which means, as an added bonus, we tend to have a great audience turn out! Our production team and cast will be given unique opportunities to be involved in a range of events as part of the Classical play week.

For the cast: If you are interested in experimenting with dramaturgy, working in a west end theatre, exploring ancient Greek theatre (translation and adaptation, whether you have previous experience or not), and meeting new people - Please get in touch and sign up below!!!

For the production team: We are looking for an assistant director, assistant producers/ social media manager, costume designer, set manager and music manager. A wonderful experience for people interested in producing shows in the future and working in industry environments. No previous experience is needed!

If this sounds like your cup of tea, sign up today!

We really look forward to hearing from you :-)

Location to be confirmed, please check fb for updates

PRODUCTION TEAM
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZDhskoNT0agLbWWz3iEPsC-v9S5BRbNmZ36JISXj5UU/edit

CAST
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AAboEyWAcKBrdZkWARhFx2_43WPamfACT-ny4271jkI/edit

We are delighted to announce that this year’s classical play, by the Greek and Latin department, will be Euripides’ controversial and innovative telling of the Electra myth!

WELCOME TO EURIPIDES’ ELECTRA 2022
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