The Persians…a comedy about war with five songs
BY:
Waterwell BASED ON THE PLAY BY:
AeschylusDATES
July 13-August 20, 2005
LOCATION
Perry Street Theatre
DESCRIPTION:
The Persians were the most powerful empire the world had ever seen. The Persians’ army was the biggest war machine ever assembled. The Persians marched off to destroy their most hated enemies. The Persians lost the war then lost the world. The revolution is about to begin . . . let us entertain you!
INFORMATION
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Featuring: Hanna Cheek, Rodney Gardiner, Arian Moayed, Tom Ridgely
Musicians: Jeremy Daigle, Willie Fastenow, Gunter Gruner, Joe Morse
Composer: Lauren Cregor
Choreography: Kate Mehan, Lynn Peterson
Costume Design: Elizabeth Payne
Lighting Design: Sabrina Braswell
Assistant Director: Kendall O'Neill
Technical Director: Dave Lombard
Stage Manager: Eric Price
Graphic Design: Brian McMullen
Additional Material by: Nicole Parker
Box Office Manager: D. Andrew Criss
Press Representative: Shaffer-Coyle Public Relations
General Management: Jamie Cesa
Photos by: Ryan Jensen
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“An Aeschylus Antiwar Play Adapted in Reality TV Style” -The New York Times
“Greek Games: Aeschylus in Modern Dress” -The Village Voice
“Persia on My Mind” -TheaterMania.com
“Aeschylus' War Play, The Persians, Is Now a Comedy with Songs; Extended NYC Run Begins July 13” -Playbill.com
“The Persians... a comedy about war with five songs: A Cry For Peace from Ancient Greece” -BroadwayWorld.com
GALLERY
“As implausibly funny and entertaining as promised by its subtitle; alive enough to surprise even the performers themselves. Brilliant . . . original . . . inspired”