{"product_id":"oedipus-trilogy-new-versions-of-sophocles-oedipus-the-king-oedipus-at-colonus-and-antigone-paperback","title":"Oedipus Trilogy: New Versions of Sophocles' Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSophocles\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBryan Doerries\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eFresh, new translations of Sophocles's three Theban plays by acclaimed theater director Bryan Doerries, which emphasize the contemporary relevance of these classic Greek tragedies.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHere are \u003ci\u003eOedipus the King\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOedipus at Colonus, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAntigone\u003c\/i\u003e in fresh new versions for contemporary readers and audiences. Each has been the basis for groundbreaking theatrical performances by Theater of War Productions, in which actors present dramatic readings, followed by town hall-style discussions. These forums are designed to confront social issues by evoking raw, personal reactions to themes highlighted in the plays. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Oedipus Project \u003c\/i\u003eis an innovative digital initiative that presents scenes from \u003ci\u003eOedipus the King\u003c\/i\u003e as a catalyst for frank and restorative online conversations about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on diverse communities. First performed in 429 BC during the time of a plague that killed one-third of the Athenian population, it is a story of arrogant leadership, ignored prophecy, and a pestilence that ravages the city of Thebes--a story that is as relevant now as it was in its own time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Oedipus at Colonus Project presents readings of scenes from Sophocles' final play, \u003ci\u003eOedipus at Colonus\u003c\/i\u003e, for powerful, community-driven conversations about homelessness, the immigration and refugee crises, and the challenges of eldercare during and after the pandemic. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAntigone in Ferguson\u003c\/i\u003e is a pioneering project that fuses dramatic readings from \u003ci\u003eAntigone\u003c\/i\u003e with live choral music, culminating in powerful, healing discussions about race and social justice. \u003ci\u003eAntigone in Ferguson\u003c\/i\u003e was conceived in the wake of Michael Brown's death in 2014, through a collaboration between Theater of War Productions and community members from Ferguson, Missouri, and premiered at Normandy High School, Michael Brown's alma mater.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBRYAN DOERRIES is a New York-based writer, director, and translator who currently serves as artistic director for Theater of War Productions, a company that presents dramatic readings of seminal plays and texts to frame community conversations about pressing issues of public health and social justice. A self-described evangelist for ancient stories and their relevance to our lives today, Doerries uses age-old approaches to help individuals and communities heal from trauma and loss. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Theater of War\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eWhat Ancient Greek Tragedies Can Teach Us Today\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eAll That You've Seen Here Is God\u003c\/i\u003e, four plays by Aeschylus and Sophocles; and \u003ci\u003eThe Odyssey of Sergeant Jack Brennan\u003c\/i\u003e, a graphic novelization of Homer's \u003ci\u003eOdyssey\u003c\/i\u003e, told from the point of view of a US Marine returning home from Afghanistan. Among his awards, he has received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Kenyon College and was named Public Artist in Residence for the City of New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 496\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 8 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 26, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767663526176,"sku":"9780593314951","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6551b3765337a980d88968d40d27283e.webp?v=1780314714","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/oedipus-trilogy-new-versions-of-sophocles-oedipus-the-king-oedipus-at-colonus-and-antigone-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}