Troy Too

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About the Show

A contemporary show, based on a Greek classic, inspired by the events of 2020.

This play incorporates language and themes from various sources, such as protest marches, Covid lockdowns in hospitals, and the struggles of endangered marine life. The show is a modern retelling of Euripides' The Trojan Women, a powerful play about mourning, rage, and the power of lamentation.

Troy Too, written by Karen Malpede and produced by the Athens-based Persona Theatre Company and New York's Theatre Three Collaborative, is a deeply moving and enraged play that pays tribute to those who did not survive the challenges of 2020. It is a poetic communal lament that speaks to the pain and suffering that has been missing from public discourse.

Critic Reviews (1)

Playwright Karen Malpede’s insightful and theatrical treatment is a beguiling mixture of Euripides’ The Trojan Women, with her authentic sequences depicting contemporary discord. Director Avra Sidiropoulou places and moves the cast onstage with spatial and emotional impact while orchestrating the technical elements for a striking presentation. Acting legend George Bartenieff makes a commanding posthumous stage appearance, via recorded voice over as a growling and gurgling large, animated fish.
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