Lysistrata
by Aristophanes
adapted for performance by Niclas Olson
from an anonymous translation by Oscar Wilde
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On a mission to end the Peloponnesian war, Lysistrata bands together the women of Greece in a pact to withhold sex until the men declare peace. As the women tantalize and tease their way to peace, a timeless story emerges of sexual politics, political power struggles, and the battle between the sexes in a comic romp of more than adequate proportions. Funny, poignant, and more than a little dirty, an anonymous translation by Oscar Wilde is modernized in this new performance adaptation from playwright Niclas Olson. (8F, 4M)
LYSISTRATA had its world premiere on June 28, 2018 at the Dukesbay Theater in Tacoma, in a production by New Muses Theatre Company. It was directed and designed by Niclas Olson. Costumes and sound were by Bethany Bevier. Choreography was by LaNita Walters.
LYSISTRATA: Cassie Jo Fastabend CALONICE: Angela Parisotto MYRRHINE: Colleen Michelle LAMPITO: LaNita Walters THALIA: Jazmine Herrington ISMENIA: Amber Sayman CORINNA: Kaylie Rainer STRATYLLIS: Caitlin “Cat” Waltzer CINESIAS: Nathaniel Walker DRACES/LACONIAN: Keith Ordonez PHILURGUS/HERALD: Alex Luque MAGISTRATE: Mason Quinn The original production was nominated for two BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards
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