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Iphigenia Among the Taurians

Tuesday, January 28–Friday, January 31, 2025 • 7:30 PM | Saturday, February 1, 2025 • 2 PM and 7:30 PM

Euripides, translated by Anne Carson
Bradley Griffin, Director
N. Lincoln Hanks, Composer

One of the lesser-known Greek tragedies, Iphigenia Among the Taurians reveals an alternate outcome for the title’s heroine. Rather than dying at Aulis as a sacrifice to the gods, Iphigenia has been rescued by Artemis and brought to live among the Taurians, where she serves as a priestess charged with the grisly duty to kill any Greek sailor who lands on their shores. With the arrival of two unexpected Greek visitors, however, Euripides contradicts our understanding of the tragic plot by introducing comedic elements into a play with a bloody altar at its center.



No late seating allowed. Join a talk back with the actors and director after the Wednesday performance.

Photo: The Persians, 2009

 

 

Date

Tuesday, January 28–Friday, January 31, 2025 • 7:30 PM | Saturday, February 1, 2025 • 2 PM and 7:30 PM

Tickets

$18
$13 for Pepperdine students • $15 for Pepperdine faculty and staff

Venue

Lindhurst Theatre

Contact Us

Box Office
Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263

310.506.4522

Open Tuesday through Friday, noon to 5 PM,
and two hours prior to most performances.


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