The Bacchae

Directed by JoAnne Akalaitis
Music by Philip Glass
 
By Euripides
Translated by Nicholas Rudall
With April Armstrong, George Bartenieff, Sullivan Corey, Andr� De Shields, Marisa Echeverr�a, Jonathan Groff, Tara Hugo, Jennifer Ikeda, Karen Kandel, Jennifer Nikki Kidwell, Alexa Kryzaniwsky, Vella Lovell, Joan MacIntosh, Anthony Mackie, Nana Mensah, Steven Rishard, Ereni Sevasti, Elena Shaddow, Rocco Sisto, Han Tang

SYNOPSIS:
JoAnne Akalaitis returns to The Public Theater to present Greek tragedy as it was always meant to be seen � in the open air of the city. This visionary interpretation, featuring a lush choral score by Philip Glass, re-imagines the classic story about what happens when a government attempts to outlaw desire.

Artistic Staff for THE BACCHAE:
Scenic Design: JOHN CONKLIN
Costume Design: KAYE VOYCE
Lighting Design: JENNIFER TIPTON
Sound Design: ACME SOUND PARTNERS
Soundscape: DARRON L. WEST
Dramaturg: JAMES LEVERETT
Music Director: MICK ROSSI
Choreographer: DAVID NEUMANN
Production Stage Manager: MARTHA DONALDSON
 
Original Run:
AUGUST 11 – AUGUST 30, 2009