Electra - A New Adaptation of the Classic Greek Play
The MET Theatre (1089 N. Oxford Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90029)
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The last date listed for Electra was Friday October 6, 2006 / 8:00pm.
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<p>There are several different versions of the classic Greek tale of vengeance and family honor entitled “Electra.” Adapter/director David Grammer bases his new adaptation on the ancient Greek play by Sophocles.</p> <p>Agamemnon, King of Mycenae, has been murdered upon his return home from the Trojan War by his unfaithful queen, Clytemnestra, and her lover, the usurper Aegisthus. The princess Electra is inconsolable upon learning of the betrayal and murder of her beloved father, to the extent that she will ultimately place her own life at risk. Fortuitously, Electra is reunited with her long-absent brother, the prince Orestes, who has faked his own death. Electra and Orestes then contrive a bloody scheme of retribution to avenge the death of their father. Although their intentions are fulfilled, they are left more empty and desolate than before.</p> <p>Grammer has assembled an all-female cast to uniquely illuminate the sexual politics in the situation. Each character as the hero in their own story attempts to forge a human connection.</p> <p>Even though Electra is based on the Sophocles classic, Grammer’s new adaptation has a striking resonance to the issues of family and political violence in today’s world. You’ll find no togas here. Goth meets Greek.</p> <p>The actresses include, in alphabetical order: Noelle Adames, Afsaneh Boutorabi, Kate Coyne, Julie Ann Hassett, Thessa M’Loe, Shannon Morris, Summer Sinclair and Lisa Welti.</p> <p>The production has broad appeal. Those with an interest in antiquity, mythology or an engaging classical narrative will appreciate the sensitive, intelligent treatment of this ancient story. Those with more plebeian tastes will get to see some cross-dressing women and justice meted out swift and sure with flashing blades.</p> <p>David Grammer starred in the MET’s well-received production of “The Creditors.” A former co-artistic director of the Sacred Fools, he performs with Circle X (“Grendel”) and with Classical Theater Lab. His recent directing credits include “Salome,” “The Cenci,” and “The Fox” (which he also adapted). He is best known nationally for his role as a series regular on “Joan of Arcadia.” He will appear with Willie Nelson in the upcoming feature “West of Texas.”</p>
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The MET Theatre has built a reputation for producing varied works, ranging from the experimental and raw to the traditional and classic. Productions have included Sam Shepard's Curse of the Starving Class, Murray Mednick's Scar (starring Ed Harris) and Beth Henley's Control Freaks (starring Holly Hunter, Carol Kane and Bill Pullman).