The Classical Theatre of Harlem presents Memnon by Will Power
August 29 • 8:00 pm - September 28 • 8:00 pm
$30 – $55
The Classical Theatre of Harlem and The Getty Villa present
Memnon
Written by Will Power
Directed by Carl Cofield
Choreographed by Tiffany Rea-Fisher
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.
Thursdays – Saturdays
September 5 – 28, 2024
Previews are August 29 – 31, 2024.
ASL interpreted performances: Thursdays September 19 and 26, 2024
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.