An Iliad at Open Stage of Harrisburg

An Iliadby Lisa Peterson and Denis OHarestarring Thomas Weaver as The Poetoriginally produced by True North Theatre and directed by Brad DelzerHomers epic tale of violence, revenge and heroism is retold through a modern lens in Lisa Peterson and Denis OHares post-modernist play An Iliad. The story of the Trojan War hits close to home as the mysterious and enigmatic Poet recounts the days of the war in a gripping one-person monologue - and it is a story that is all too familiar.Originally produced by True North Theatre in 2017 and directed by Brad Delzer, An Iliad made landfall in the Capital area at shelters, libraries, and various non-traditional spaces that served as the stage for Thomas Weaver, returning in this remounted production as The Poet.This captivating and intimate theatrical experience will play for four online performances, and will be available to audiences around Harrisburg (and around the world) on a sliding scale. Ancient warfare collides with humor, poetry, and vivid storytelling to emerge as a powerful piece on mankinds love affair with war.May 28 and June 5, 13 at 7:00pm EST.More information and tickets can be found at openstagehbg.com.