March 19, 2004
Lysistrata is spring theatrical production
A rollicking comedy that has endured throughout the ages is the second
spring production of the Loyola Department of Drama and Speech.
Lysistrata, by Aristophanes, will play in Marquette Theater through March 28. It is being adapted by Wilfred Major and directed by Donald Brady.
This tale was one of the mainstays of early Greek theatre, with a universal
theme that resonates even today. In ancient Athens, the women of all countries,
led by Lysistrata, scheme to bring peace and negotiate a treaty. Their
proposition is simple but effective: until men stop making war, women everywhere
will refuse to make love to their husbands. The results are complex, farcical
and, to some degree, unpredictable.
Although it remains faithful to the source, this particular version has been adapted
to entertain a modern audience. With costumes from different periods, lively eclectic
dances, and music ranging from World War I standards to rock and rap, Loyola's Lysistrata has
something for everyone.
" There's a reason Lysistrata is still produced today," Brady says. "In addition
to its political and social overtones, this play is wildly funny."
Lysistrata will be performed in Marquette Theatre March 20, 25, 26, and 27 at 8 p.m. and March 28 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 general admission, and $7 for students and seniors. Group rates are available.
For more information, call 865-3824.