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A poignant examination of how war affects the mind of a solider, Sophocles’s tragedy speaks directly to our times.  Second only to Achilles in greatness and strength, the legendary Greek warrior Ajax struggles under the weight of psychological and physical injuries, trying to maintain his dignity, identity, and honor. Director Sarah Benson brings the voice of the community to this production, exploring the relationships between soldiers and civilians.

Need to know

Special event:
On Monday, February 28 and Monday, March 7 at 7 p.m., the A.R.T. in Cambridge is partnering with Theater of War Productions to present two free, public presentations of Theater of War. Learn more>>

Single tickets on sale to members: 12/28/10.
On sale to the public: 1/11/11.

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Special event:
On Monday, February 28 and Monday, March 7 at 7 p.m., the A.R.T. in Cambridge is partnering with Theater of War Productions to present two free, public presentations of Theater of War. Learn more>>

Single tickets on sale to members: 12/28/10.
On sale to the public: 1/11/11.

Discussions

Pre-performance discussions at 6:30 p.m. on:
Thursday 2/17
Wednesday 2/23
Sunday 2/27

Post-performance discussions after every Saturday matinee:
2/19
2/26
3/5
3/12

Philip and Hilary Burling; Lis Tarlow and Stephen Kay

Restaurant Partners: Cambridge, 1 and Tory Row

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Event gallery: Ajax Production Photos

Event gallery: Ajax Production Photos

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Press

wbur.org

Theater Around Town: From Disney to Greek Mythology

"...it is not only a stellar production, but one that makes the Greek myths relevant to today’s world. You can’t do much better than this one." - wbur.org

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"...it is not only a stellar production, but one that makes the Greek myths relevant to today’s world. You can’t do much better than this one." - wbur.org

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The Boston Phoenix

The A.R.T.'s 21st-century Ajax

"...kudos to the American Repertory Theater for realizing the uncanny relevance of this early work by the author of the Oedipus trilogy and presenting it in a clearheaded, colloquial translation by Charles Connaghan and a contemporary military setting steeped in blood and rather bloodless civic discussion." - The Boston Phoenix

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"...kudos to the American Repertory Theater for realizing the uncanny relevance of this early work by the author of the Oedipus trilogy and presenting it in a clearheaded, colloquial translation by Charles Connaghan and a contemporary military setting steeped in blood and rather bloodless civic discussion." - The Boston Phoenix

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Metro

The cleansing power of 'Ajax'

"Though the relevance of 'Ajax' to the current political climate is interesting, it’s the vulgar, boisterous, in-your-face divisiveness of war that gives this haunting production its substance." - Metro

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"Though the relevance of 'Ajax' to the current political climate is interesting, it’s the vulgar, boisterous, in-your-face divisiveness of war that gives this haunting production its substance." - Metro

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EnterpriseNews.com

THEATER REVIEW: 'Ajax' makes point but needs more clarity

"Benson has created a fascinatingly theatrical experience that skillfully blends sound and vision.  Thanks to Benson’s clear-eyed vision, the core of the story that she wants to tell comes through loud and clear." -TAB COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS

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"Benson has created a fascinatingly theatrical experience that skillfully blends sound and vision.  Thanks to Benson’s clear-eyed vision, the core of the story that she wants to tell comes through loud and clear." -TAB COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS

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TheaterMania

TheaterMania Reviews: Ajax

"We first see Ajax mid-massacre, positively reveling in the bloodbath, and Benson pulls no punches, opening the nondescript mess hall to a scene of slaughterhouse gore." -TheaterMania

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"We first see Ajax mid-massacre, positively reveling in the bloodbath, and Benson pulls no punches, opening the nondescript mess hall to a scene of slaughterhouse gore." -TheaterMania

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Blast Magazine

Stage Review: "Ajax"

"What would this look like in a society as heterogonous, and as destabilized by radical societal changes, as ours is today? Sarah Benson investigates in her innovative and often deeply moving take on  "Ajax," by Sophocles, in a brand new translation by Charles Connaghan." -Blast Magazine

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"What would this look like in a society as heterogonous, and as destabilized by radical societal changes, as ours is today? Sarah Benson investigates in her innovative and often deeply moving take on  "Ajax," by Sophocles, in a brand new translation by Charles Connaghan." -Blast Magazine

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The Boston Globe

On the Home Front

"In ‘Ajax’ at the A.R.T., Linda Powell plays an ancient role with modern repercussions..." - The Boston Globe

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"In ‘Ajax’ at the A.R.T., Linda Powell plays an ancient role with modern repercussions..." - The Boston Globe

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Credits

CAST:
Athena  Kaaron Briscoe*
Odysseus Ron Cephas Jones*
Ajax Brent Harris*
Chorus Leader Remo Airaldi*
Tecmessa Linda Powell*
Eurysaces Mesafint Goldfeld
Messenger Nick Crandall
Teucer Nathan Darrow*
Menelaus James Joseph O’Neil*
Agamemnon Thomas Derrah*
STAFF:
Set & Costume Design David Zinn
Lighting Design Justin Townsend
Sound Design Matt Tierney
Video Design Greg Emetaz
Casting Stephen Kopel
Fight Consultant Felix Ivanov
Stage Manager Katie Ailinger*
Voice and Speech Nancy Houfek
Assistant Director Kathryn Kozlark
Dramaturgy Laura Henry
Assistant Stage Manager Ryan A. Anderson*
Assistant Dramaturg Christina Farris
Stage Management Intern Sarah Gasser
Undergraduate Observers Isabel Carey
Ilinca Radulian
(*) Members of Actors Equity Association