IPHIGENIA AT AULIS
by Euripides
United Players
Jericho Arts Centre
1675 Discovery St.
January 27-February 19
$12-$16
604-224-8007, ext. 2
www.unitedplayers.com

On the Eastern shore of mainland Greece at Aulis, Agamemnon waits for favourable winds to blow his invading force to Troy. A horrible sacrifice is demanded by the Goddess Artemis before the Greek fleet can safely embark. Agamemnon is faced with a tragic dilemma:  he must choose between his beloved daughter, Iphigenia, and success in the war. 

Iphigenia at Aulis is a searing condemnation of moral weakness and ambition that leads to degradation and corruption of both victor and vanquished. Although written two thousand years ago, Euripides’ treatment of sacrifice and war is as relevant today as ever:   Iphigenia becomes the symbol that, amid spin and treachery, sends the Greek army on its way to fight for “the just cause.”

Iphigenia at Aulis stars Sarah Holden-Boyd as Iphigenia, Glen Cairn as Agamemnon, Mikal Grant as Menelaus, and Chantal Ethier as Clytemnaestra  Directed by Tom Kerr, with costume design by Sabrina Evertt, set design by Michael Scriven, Glen Cairns, and Tom Kerr, and produced by Andree Karas.

Iphigenia at Aulis runs at the Jericho Arts Centre, 1675 Discovery, from January 27 – February 19, Thursday through Sunday, at 8 pm.  Tickets $12-$16, available at the door.  Preview: January 26, all tickets $6. 

Reservations and  information: 604-224-8007, ext. 2; or visit www.unitedplayers.com.
Talk-back session after the show on Thursday,  Feb. 2.