By Staff Reports
(KĀNE‘OHE)– The plight of soldiers, the agony of battle fatigue, the struggle of a wife left behind, and the cyclical nature of violence are explored in this imaginative reworking of the classical Greek legend of Agamemnon—performed by Windward Community College’s Theatre 260 Dramatic Production students February 27 through March 8 at Palikū Theatre.
Eric Jabarri Combs struggles with Catherina Chon in Agamemnon. Photos by Daniel Mayberry.
Agamemnon directed by Taurie Kinoshita show dates:
February 27 & 28 (Fri. and Sat.), 8:00 p.m. (Post-show talk with cast on Sat., February 28)
March 1 (Sun.), 4:00 p.m.
March 5–7 (Thurs.–Sat.), 8:00 p.m.
March 8 (Sun.), 4:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10 Students with valid ID/Senior/Military; $15 General
To Purchase Tickets: etickethawaii.com or call 235-7310 to charge by phone.
Due to adult language, situations and themes, this play is recommended for ages 17 and older. Running time is 75 minutes.
Renowned British playwright Steven Berkoff’s modern adaptation of Aeschylus’ masterpiece uses darkly intense, poetic text to examine the interminable horror of revenge. Highlighting the cursed House of Atreus, imagined episodes from the Trojan War, the fate of Cassandra, the tragedy of a married couple forced to live apart for ten years, and the destiny of a hubris-filled hero, this anti-war play includes choral odes and stage combat.
Sorsha Scott-Holmes courageously promotes peace in THEA 260’s production of Agamemnon. Photos by Daniel Mayberry.
Agamemnon is directed by award-winning stage director Taurie Kinoshita and features Theatre 260 students—many acting for the first time onstage. Each performance will be preceded by a brief introduction to Agamemnon and the Trojan War—allowing audiences to learn about, as well as theatrically engage with the material. A post-show discussion will be held on Sat., February 28.
For more information about Agamemnon, contact Taurie Kinoshita at 779-3456 or taurie@hawaii.edu. To learn more about Theatre 260 and other theatre classes offered at Windward Community College, contact instructor Nicolas Logue at 236-9138, logue@hawaii.edu or go online to windward.hawaii.edu.
For more information about Palikū Theatre, go to paliku.com.
Toby Carvalho lunges for Jackson Shimanoff who is threatening Austin Sunderman in THEA 260’s production of Agamemnon, a Greek tragedy dealing with cycles of violence. Photos by Daniel Mayberry.
