Aquila Theatre Company November 10, 2008

The Iliad
This performance is offered at $15 to current members of the military and retired veterans.
This innovative production, presented here in honor of Veteran’s Day, tells Homer’s epic story of Achilles and the Trojan War through text, ritualistic movement, original music and compelling action. Using the original Greek poem in translation, Aquila has set the classic story of the Trojan War in the context and metaphor of World War II Normandy, June 1944. The Iliad has had a profound influence on every generation since it was first performed by ancient Greek bards in the Mediterranean more than 2,500 years ago. Its themes of xenophobia, loss and redemption resonate as powerfully today as they have through time.

Official Website: http://claricesmithcenter.umd.edu/2007/c/performances/performance?rowid=7412