Memnon at Getty Villa Museum

Memnon GETTY VILLA - Outdoor Classical Theater Thursdays - Saturdays, September 5 - September 28, at 8 pm

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Directed by Carl Cofield Written by Will Power Choreographed by Tiffany Rea-Fisher Co-Produced by the Classical Theatre of Harlem With bold, vivid language and gripping dramatic conflict, Memnon tells the tale of a powerful Ethiopian king who journeys to the city of Troy to engage in battle during the Trojans’ darkest hour. This epic tale from the Greek mythological canon has been overlooked for over a millennium. Until now. Previews are August 29–31, 2024. ASL interpreted performances: Thursdays September 19 and 26, 2024. Tickets Previews: $30 Thursdays: $45 general admission. $40 students and seniors Fridays: $50 Saturdays: $55 About the Company The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) is an American theater company that tells stories through the lens of the African diaspora. CTH combines original adaptations, music, and dance to present great classics of world literature and contemporary works that will stand the test of time. Since its founding in 1999, CTH has presented works ranging from traditional classical playwrights (Anton Chekhov, Euripides and William Shakespeare) to established 20th-century playwrights (August Wilson, Langston Hughes and Jean Genet) to new plays by emerging playwrights. CTH also proudly provides theater-based training and live theater experiences to Harlem youth and their families through its arts education program, Project Classics. The organization incorporates other theater-related programming including Future Classics, Playwrights’ Playground, and Revisited Classics to engage new audiences, invest in artistic development and give exposure to emerging creators. Learn more