About the Show

A new work that explores Greek tragedies and human nature's complexities with a talented ensemble.

Aristotle Thinks Again is a captivating part of Great Jones Rep's Humanismo: Ancient Futures Series. Directed by Dan Safer (Witness Relocation), it features original text by playwright Chuck Mee and music crafted by Julia Kent. With an expert team including Sara Brow on set design, Jay Ryan handling lighting, and Alicia Austin in charge of costumes, this production builds on a successful June 2020 online workshop. GJR members, alongside guest performer Marcus McGregor, delve into Greek tragedies, explore post-apocalyptic scenarios, confront the depths of human nature, and celebrate the wonders of existence on Earth.

Critic Reviews (2)

"The performers are impressive, and the dancing and acting are powerful and refreshing"
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"This hour-long collage of dancing and diatribes… uses the stories told by the eminent artists of Ancient Greece to comment on violence and family and love in modern times – which are expressed by some eminent artists of the American Avant-Garde."
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