SEVEN AGAINST THEBES

"Though women offend you, heed us just this once"

by Aeschylus
world premiere of a new translation
by Aaron Poochigan
directed by Mark Greenfieldassistant director Alessandra DeMeo

featuring: Layna Fisher, Robin Fusco*, Jenni Graham*, Ebony Hatchett, Laura E. Johnston*, Joy Kelly*, Colleen McGloin, Erica Lauren McLaughlin, Alexandra Milne, Chrysten Peddie*, Evgenia Radilova*, Dominique Salerno, Adriana Spizuoco, Rooki Tiwari, Josephine Wheelwright
*appearing courtesy of AEA

Written in 467 BC, Seven Against Thebes is the New York premiere of a fresh translation of Aeschylus’ classic by NEA recipient, Aaron Poochigian. This rarely performed play begins with the city of Thebes preparing for an invasion led by seven warriors as their leader Eteocles, tries to silence the protests of the city’s women. Faux-Real spins the Greek tradition of all-male theatre on its head by presenting this classic with an all-female cast of twelve. Clad in platform shoes, larger-than-life masks, and a chariot-full of colorful costumes, these actresses revel in song, dance and combat, as Aeschylus's words find new meaning in the mouths of these feisty females. The play ends with a post-mortem visit from Oedipus’ daughter Antigone, as Aeschylus chisels an early exploration into the modern themes of gender politics and the negative impact of war.