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Eighth Season of Actors’ Shakespeare Project Begins with Euripides’ Greek Tragedy Medea

Actors’ Shakespeare Project (ASP) continues its 8th season – entitled Laughter, Loss & Longing – with Euripides’ Greek tragedy Medea, directed by David R. Gammons. Previously for ASP, Gammons has directed three award-winning productions: The Duchess of Malfi, Titus Andronicus and The Hotel Nepenthe. Gammons is teaming up again with Jennie Israel, who will play the titular role, and is joined by Nigel Gore and resident acting company member Sarah Newhouse, who will lead a strong ensemble cast. The play previews on February 8, 9 & 10 and opens Saturday, February 11 at 8pm at the Multicultural Art Center, 41 Second Street in Cambridge.

Euripides lived and wrote during The Golden Age of Athens, born as the Greeks defeated the Persians and dying at the time Athens was surrendering its supremacy at the end of the Peloponnesian War. Euripides thrived during a time of economic prosperity and cultural advancement in Athens, penning a reputed 92 plays, of which 17 – more than any other classical playwright – survive today, and therefore establishing himself as a timeless dramatic innovator.

Post-show discussions will be held following the conclusion of Sunday matinees. As part of ASP’s collaboration with PEN New England, author Josh Rubenstein will moderate on Feb. 12. Director David R. Gammons will moderate March 4. All other discussions will be led by the cast and/or director.

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