The Centennial Greek Play is
Alcestis by Euripides
translated by Diane Arnson Svarlien

One performance only: June 11, 2009
at the theatre of the Skironio Museum.

If you can be in Greece to see the show, please email for directions.

Alcestis is considered a "problem play" because it has such extremes of tragedy and comedy in one short play. Alcestis has volunteered to die in the place of her husband Admetus, who has earned from Apollo the privilege of cheating Death. Once Alcestis has died, Heracles arrives, unaware that he's imposing on the hospitality of a household in mourning. His drunkenness provides the satyric aspects of the show, but when he learns of the demise of his hostess, he brings back Alcestis from the dead. But is it a happy ending?

More information is always available at acohen@randolphcollege.edu.