Medea
1439 W. Jarvis Chicago
Medea, a powerful sorceress and wife of the mythic hero Jason, finds her life beginning to crumble when her husband abandons her to marry the young princess of Corinth. When King Creon banishes her and her children from the kingdom she is forced to exact revenge on the men who have tried to destroy her. This adaptation draws direct inspiration from modern woman-led horror movies to blend the ancient story with contemporary horror storytelling. It also amps up the themes of magic and divinity present in the original Euripides text to create a truly frightening yet sympathetic figure in the titular Medea.
Presented by Bump in the Night Theatre
Thru - Jul 7, 2024