Leviathan Lab Presents 'Siege' As Part Of Classical Reading Series 4/26

Leviathan Lab opens its 2010 Classical Reading series with the Spanish play "The Siege of Numantia" by Cervantes, directed by Theatre C Artistic Director Carlos Armesto on Monday, April 26th at 7:00 p.m.

Famously known as the author of the Spanish Renaissance classic DON QUIXOTE, Miguel de Cervantes wrote "The Siege of Numantia" as a retelling of the eponymous siege of the city-state Numantia by the Romans in ancient Spain. When the undefeated Roman general Scipio begins a campaign to starve Numantia into submission, the defiant Numantines resist to the end. The Numantines burn the city down and destroy themselves, choosing to die free than live as slaves, and leave no city left to pillage, resulting in Scipio's humiliating defeat. This historical event, as important to Spanish history as the battle of Masada is to Judaism, is a source of Spanish national pride.

"The Siege of Numantia" features an impressive line-up of actors from Leviathan Lab, New York's premiere home for Asian American actors, directors and writers, including Obie Award-winning actress Ching Valdes-Aran ("The Wild Party" and "Macbeth" on Broadway) as the sorceror Marquino.

Tickets for Leviathan Lab's "The Siege of Numantia" are by invitation only. For ticket requests, please call 212.726.1059 or email Leviathan Lab press contact Bonna Tek at bonna@leviathanlab.com.