ALCESTE

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2023

DUPONT UNDERGROUND | GALA HISPANIC THEATRE | BALTIMORE THEATRE PROJECT

EURIPIDES | HANDEL | HUGHES | ROBERTS

World Premiere

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Written at the dawn of theater itself, Euripides’ tragicomedy masterpiece ALCESTE blends the funny and the sad with the surprising and transcendent. Presented for the first time with a stunningly beautiful score by G.F. Handel, written to accompany a now lost 18th century translation of Euripides’ play, as well as music from Handel’s opera “Admeto” (an early take on the same myth).  Real life husband and wife KenYatta and Michelle Rogers take the title couple role, joined by Maribeth DIggle (Desdemona) as the irreverent hero Hercules. Euripides’ Greek chorus becomes an ensemble of some of the best Baroque voices in the area, all accompanied by the acclaimed INnovatio Baroque Orchestra. Famed poet Ted Hughes’ free and imaginative translation is the heart of this production, with new texts by DC playwright Sybil Roberts.

Directed and Conducted by Timothy Nelson

With art by Ingrid Matthews  

Michelle Rogers - Alceste

Kenyatta Rogers - Admetos

Maribeth Diggle - Hercules

Featuring Dawna Rae Warren, Janna Critz, Oliver Mercer, Rob McGinness

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DATES AND VENUES

DUPONT UNDERGROUND

September 23 at 7:30pm - Board night reception following performance. All patrons are welcome.

September 24 at 2:30pm

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BALTIMORE THEATRE PROJECT

September 29 at 7:30pm

September 30 at 7:30pm

October 1 at 8pm

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GALA Hispanic Theatre

October 7 at 7:30pm

October 8 at 2:30pm

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