The Bacchae

First Preview: Sep 18, 2018

Opening Date: Oct 03, 2018

Closing Date: Oct 07, 2018

Running Time: 01:25

https://www.bam.org/theater/2018/bacchae

Playing @

BAM Harvey Theater

651 Fulton St Brooklyn, NY 11217

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One of Euripides’ greatest surviving works thrashes to new life in the hands of Anne Bogart and the renowned SITI Company.

In this cautionary parable of hubris and fear of the unknown, chaos erupts when the balance of civilization swings towards tyranny.Livid at King Pentheus’ attempts to punish and contain the cult-like revelry of the Bacchants, Dionysus—god of wine, ritual madness, fertility, and theater, portrayed here as a woman—exacts brutal retribution on the monarch’s entire family.

In a bold new translation by Aaron Poochigian, The Bacchae explodes with choral beauty, emotional frenzy, and shattering loss, finding relevance more than 2,000 years later.

Part of Next Wave Festival 2018

Age Guidance: 13

Show Notes: No Intermission

Audience Advisory:

Balcony seating is only accessible by 70 stairs.

Performance Schedule:

WEDNESDAY thru SATURDAY @ 7:30 PM
SUNDAY @ 3 PM

Director

Anne Bogart - creation with SITI Company

Written by

Euripides - new adaptation by Aaron Poochigian

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Accessibility:

Wheelchair Info

Four locations. Two areas in aisle of orchestra. Can accommodate two wheelchairs each.

Elevator\Escalator

Elevator: Automatic. Accesses orchestra level (2nd floor only). Raised lettering.

Passenger Loading Zone

Front.

Parking

Lots: Two, both marked BAM across street. Spaces on street close to main entrance can be reserved.

Curb Ramps

Corner of Ashland Pl. & Fulton St.

Entrance

Double doors in series: 1st set (each 28.5) has one pair of automatic doors from 44th St. to Ticket Lobby with push-button control. 2nd set (each 28", attended by ushers) to inner lobby. Doors wide and heavy, but usually open during performances. Marked with large lettering.

Box Office

Ticket Lobby. Counters 38.5", 41.5", 47". Accessible pass-through with writing shelf at 32". Assistance available.Main level. Counter less than 48".

Restroom

Womens: 1st floor. Outer door wider than 32". Stall door 29". Stall size less than 60". Commode 18". Grab bars.Mens: 1st floor. Outer door wider than 32". Stall doors 31". Stall size less than 60". Commode 18". Grab bars.