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Theatre Review: 'The Oresteia' at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company

by Sue Tilberry

"The Oresteia," now playing at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, is based on a Greek trilogy written by Aeschylus in the 5th century BCE. Although the idea of Greek tragedies may be daunting, this extremely condensed and updated version, adapted by Ellen McLaughlin, is a fascinating and extremely bloody exploration of love, loss, revenge, and justice.  …fascinating…Director Lisa […]

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 8:03pm on February 20, 2024