During the past century, the interpretation given by the various directors staging Greek drama has varied, and the critical reception accorded the productions has also altered. While the texts of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides remain constant, the meanings drawn from their plays do not. The director who decides to offer a Greek tragedy in the modern American commercial theater believes in the ability of the text to reach the contemporary audience, and the reviewers assess the success of the venture: their words become a record of both a particular performance and the time in which it...
During the past century, the interpretation given by the various directors staging Greek drama has varied, and the critical reception accorded the ...
Playwright Charles Mee (re)made seven ancient Greek dramas into compelling contemporary scripts. This book discusses those plays and Mee's (re)made dramas. Its intent is to guide those who see his plays to understand why they are titled from the Greek versions, how Mee has made the ancient issues relevant to current times, and it posits a new definition of tragedy appropriate for the modern world.
Playwright Charles Mee (re)made seven ancient Greek dramas into compelling contemporary scripts. This book discusses those plays and Mee's (re)made dr...
