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Medea

by Euripides
Adapted by Kristina Corcoran Williams

This contemporary adaptation of Euripides' iconic play re-examines the tale of a powerful woman whose husband has traded her in for a younger model. The famous Medea brutally murders her children to punish the man who has betrayed her. As the various aspects of Medea's complex character are dissected from daring adventurer to vengeful killerwe question whether Medea is a sympathetic symbol of a loving heart betrayed, a conniving criminal, or an icon of feminine power and strength. In today's world, where the messy, private lives of the famous are consumed as public ritual, Parallel 45's Medea explores the ever-present issue of celebrity and what happens when the domestic realm is encroached upon by the increasing voyeurism of our times. Crisp, quickly paced, and starring the emotionally raw Caitlin McDonough-Thayer, Parallel 45's Medea allows modern audiences to experience Euripides' psychological masterpiece in an exciting, new way.

Suitable for ages 13 and up.

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