This course focuses on one specific ancient Greek play (this will be determined when the theater schedule for the ancient Epidaurus summer festival is announced. This way, our course will focus on a particular play, and will culminate with visiting the ancient theater of Epidaurus to watch the Greek National theater group performing that play at the site). We may also be able to see more performances at the ancient theater of Epidaurus, but this is subject to the Epidaurus Festival schedule (published in the Spring of 2024).

Students will read one Greek play and will choose either a dialogue or monologue from the play to present for their final project for completion of the program. Each student will introduce his/her performance with a detailed explanation for choice in passage, delivery, and costume/set design. On the weekends, we will be taking all students for guided visits to the archaeological sites of Ancient Epidaurus and Theater, Mycenae, and Athens. Students will be learning about and seeing historical sites that are frequently mentioned in the Ancient Greek plays, therefore contextualizing these foundational works, and creating a more impactful understanding of the works and their reception.