The Advanced Acting Class Invites Everyone to Eurydice on March 6 and 7!

 

The Advanced Acting class is presenting the comedic drama Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl in the Alan Harvey Theater on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 at 7pm each night. Eurydice is a comedic drama that reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, focusing on Eurydice's journey in the Underworld. Reunited with her deceased Mother, she must grapple with forgotten memories of her past life while facing a life-altering choice. With contemporary characters and plot twists, Eurydice is a fresh look at love and loss.

 

The play is directed by senior Amelia Addington and the cast includes Yiyou Fang, Kirstin Fedor, Jack Herrlinger, Nico Kaltenecker, Sparrow Lieu, Lila Schwab, and Grette Willats. Amelia has been excited to direct the show because of its creativity and poetic nature. “Everyone has thoughts about the afterlife, and most of us have experienced some form of loss, so it’s great to have the opportunity to share our interpretation of it.”

 

With nearly 20 plays and a MacArthur genius grant to her name, author Sarah Ruhl is one of the most important American playwrights of our time. The Advanced Acting Class has previously produced her shows Dead Man’s Cell Phone and The Clean House.

 

Eurydice has been produced from high schools to Broadway, and it has been translated to 14 languages. In 2021, Ruhl adapted Eurydice into an Opera that had a run during the 2021 New York Metropolitan Opera Season.Eurydice is recommended for most audiences, though some material may not be suitable for younger audience members. This production explores themes of love, loss, memory, and the afterlife. We always encourage our audiences to use your judgment based on the themes of the show, and any child's age and maturity level.

 

Contact producer Kimberly Taylor with any questions. Tickets are $5 for students, and $10 for general admission. Tickets can be purchased at phsacting.ludus.com.