Do you truly know tragedy? Until you've seen Ogygia Theatre's production of Medea, the answer cannot possibly be a resounding "yes." Our theater is a perfect replica of the Greek theaters where all classic Greek tragedies, such as Medea, were performed. The actors give a performance unlike anything seen today in modern theater. But if that isn't enough to convince you to come, the story itself contains one of the most complex and fascinating tragic heroes (or rather, heroines) whom has ever been written. Ogygia Theatre presents Medea, a play that will haunt you until your dying days. This production of Medea will not only allow the audience to see theatre in an entirely new way, but you'll be able to hear it and feel it differently as well. Our theater is entirely outdoors, a perfect replica of the semicircular theaters of Ancient Greece. Sunlight is utilized as all light - everything is done with nature in mind. The Greeks engineered their amphitheaters to have impeccable sound. As a result, the audience will be able to hear every last one of the actors without even the slightest amount of strain, no matter which seat they're. All senses will be tuned in to the production at the perfectly replicated Greek amphitheater. …show more content…
All of the actors will be wearing masks throughout the duration of the play, in accordance with Greek tradition. This way, the entire audience will be able to see who is speaking even from the farthest seat away and experience it just as if they were in Ancient Greece! The acting company features a talented chorus section - every last one of the performers is a triple threat. These chorus members will draw the audience in to make them feel part of the play