Each fall, this series features a classical tragedy or comedy in the Getty Villa's dramatic Outdoor Theater, a venue modeled after ancient Greek and Roman theaters.
Memnon
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Directed by Carl Cofield
Written by Will Power
Choreographed by Tiffany Rea-Fisher
Co-Produced by the Classical Theatre of Harlem
Tickets on sale July 1, 2024
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This program is not recommended for children under the age of 8 years old.
Thursdays–Saturdays
September 5–28, 2024
Previews August 29–31,2024
ASL interpreted performances on September 19 and 26, 2024
8:00 p.m. PT
Getty Villa, Outdoor Theater
Previews: $30
Thursdays: $45 general, $40 senior/student
Fridays: $50
Saturdays: $55
Parking is $10 after 6:00 p.m.
Written by Will Power
Choreographed by Tiffany Rea-Fisher
Co-Produced by the Classical Theatre of Harlem
Tickets on sale July 1, 2024
To be notified when tickets go on sale, sign up here.
This program is not recommended for children under the age of 8 years old.
Thursdays–Saturdays
September 5–28, 2024
Previews August 29–31,2024
ASL interpreted performances on September 19 and 26, 2024
8:00 p.m. PT
Getty Villa, Outdoor Theater
Previews: $30
Thursdays: $45 general, $40 senior/student
Fridays: $50
Saturdays: $55
Parking is $10 after 6:00 p.m.
With bold, vivid language and gripping dramatic conflict, Memnon tells the tale of a powerful Ethiopian king who journeys to the city of Troy to engage in battle during the Trojans' darkest hour. This epic tale from the Greek mythological canon has been overlooked for over a millennium. Until now.
About the Company
The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) is an American theater company that tells stories through the lens of the African diaspora. CTH combines original adaptations, music, and dance to present great classics of world literature and contemporary works that will stand the test of time. Since its founding in 1999, CTH has presented works ranging from traditional classical playwrights (Anton Chekhov, Euripides and William Shakespeare) to established 20th-century playwrights (August Wilson, Langston Hughes and Jean Genet) to new plays by emerging playwrights. CTH also proudly provides theater-based training and live theater experiences to Harlem youth and their families through its arts education program, Project Classics. The organization incorporates other theater-related programming including Future Classics, Playwrights' Playground, and Revisited Classics to engage new audiences, invest in artistic development and give exposure to emerging creators.
See a list of previous outdoor theater productions at the Getty Villa.
About the Company
The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) is an American theater company that tells stories through the lens of the African diaspora. CTH combines original adaptations, music, and dance to present great classics of world literature and contemporary works that will stand the test of time. Since its founding in 1999, CTH has presented works ranging from traditional classical playwrights (Anton Chekhov, Euripides and William Shakespeare) to established 20th-century playwrights (August Wilson, Langston Hughes and Jean Genet) to new plays by emerging playwrights. CTH also proudly provides theater-based training and live theater experiences to Harlem youth and their families through its arts education program, Project Classics. The organization incorporates other theater-related programming including Future Classics, Playwrights' Playground, and Revisited Classics to engage new audiences, invest in artistic development and give exposure to emerging creators.
See a list of previous outdoor theater productions at the Getty Villa.
How to Get Here
The Getty Villa is located at 17985 Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California, one mile north of Sunset on PCH. See Hours, Directions, Parking for directions and parking information.
The Getty Villa is located at 17985 Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California, one mile north of Sunset on PCH. See Hours, Directions, Parking for directions and parking information.