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Phoenician Women
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"In his adaptation of this rarely produced
Euripides play about a war between Oedipus' sons, David Travis (who
directs) presents a riveting dissection of a family's conflicts
over ambition, justice, and blood ties. Travis's language is modern
without being hip, and, as a director, he exhibits a rare gift
for making the idea of the Greek chorus-as a representation of the
community-work onstage. The talented cast includes Sybil Lines,
Robert Kya-Hill, Aysan Celik, Keith Davis, Michael Aronov, Curt
Hostetter, Chris Thorn, and Will Davis."
:: The New Yorker
"A way to do Greek Tragedy is emerging. Ditch
the sheets and the fancy language; Make the thing look and feel
contemporary and exciting. Euripides is made for this approach.
His THE PHOENICIAN WOMEN is now enjoying such a modern production
brilliantly directed by David Travis. It is a crazy play
about a crazy world, and it sets an intense antiwar tone that plays
well today."
:: The New York Post
"The brilliance of this multi-media production
sets it apart from any Euripides seen in decades, in fact, apart
from most of what currently passes for theater. Adapted and directed
by David Travis, THE PHOENICIAN WOMEN brims with life, energy,
and the sheer intelligence of his concept...Separate elements
cohere by virtue of the work's taut emotional intensity and pacing,
which captures the audience from curtain up and holds it firm until
the last moment."
:: Theatrescene.net
"Synapse puts a modern edge on Euripides' tragedy
with a multi-media presentation that is both edgy and daring, but
respectful of the classical source material. Employing ancient standards,
like the omnipresent Chorus, and blending them with modern dress
and visual technology, director David Travis has blended the disparate
eras seamlessly. The result is articulate and viable drama that
the audience can understand and relate to. Synapse Productions
has always presented plays that are classic with an edge. THE PHOENICIAN
WOMEN is no exception."
:: Electroniclink
"An engaging, compelling, and frighteningly contemporary
evening of theatre"
:: American Theatre Web
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