Interview: Alex Lyras, Writer & Director of Aristotle/Alexander at the Getty Villa Theater Lab
For over a decade, The Getty has hosted its Villa Theater Lab series, an exciting forum for reinterpreting classical theater. These workshops feature new translations of Greek and Roman plays and contemporary works inspired by ancient literature. Their latest offering, Aristotle/Alexander, explores the real-life relationship between Aristotle and a teenaged Alexander the Great in 342 BC. As a former teacher of Greek Mythology and history, I could not resist asking Alex Lyras, the play’s writer and director, about his background studying the two great men, the play’s creation, and what audiences can expect to discover about these two ancient heroes.
MGM+ Orders EARTH ABIDES Series Adaptation Starring Alexander Ludwig
MGM+ has ordered a new sci-fi series EARTH ABIDES, a television adaptation of the legendary cult classic novel, featuring Alexander Ludwig in a leading role. Created by showrunner Todd Komarnicki (Sully), the series will star Alexander Ludwig (Vikings) as “Ish” and begin production in Vancouver on April 8.
Getty Villa Theater Lab To Present ARISTOTLE/ALEXANDER
Explore the real-life relationship between Aristotle and a teenaged Alexander the Great in the work-in-progress production, ARISTOTLE/ALEXANDER, presented by Getty Villa Theater Lab. Written and directed by Alexander Lyras.
Alexander Stewart Releases New Single 'Broken by You'
Explore the latest single 'Broken By You' released by Alexander Stewart. Co-written by Alexander with The Nocturns, Corey Sanders and Nolan Sipe, the brazen, cinematic new single marks the beginning of a new chapter for Alexander. Directed by Nick and Pat Demarais, the “broken by you” music video follows Alexander through a dream-like sequence.
Olly Alexander Launches New Solo Single & Eurovision Entry 'Dizzy'
Written by Olly and seminal electronic producer Danny L Harle, 'Dizzy' is that intoxicating rush you feel with someone new; its heightened-emotions and sense of pop drama as at home on the dancefloor as it is the Eurovision world-stage. The video to 'Dizzy' explodes the track's sense of lust and longing into head-spinning performance from Olly.