CSN’S FINE ARTS THEATRE PROGRAM PRESENTS: TROJAN WOMEN AN ADAPTATION BY DUSTIN K. SHAFFER, M.F.A, OF EURIPIDES’ THE TROJAN WOMEN, PREMIERING APRIL 11TH IN THE BACKSTAGE THEATRE

The College of Southern Nevada Fine Arts Theatre Program presents: Trojan Women, a contemporary adaptation of the timeless tragedy by Euripides. The text has been adapted by the show’s director and Fine Arts Program professor, Dustin K. Shaffer, M.F.A.

Trojan Women is a wretched and powerful tragedy. Set in the aftermath of the fall of Troy, the play follows the fates of the city’s women as they await their grim futures at the hands of the victorious Greek army. Queen Hecuba, once the proud ruler of Troy, is now reduced to a mere captive, mourning the loss of her city, her livelihood, and most importantly, her children. Hecuba’s daughter, Cassandra, a divine prophetess, foresees events yet to come – though is dismissed as an unhinged maiden. Andromache, the widow of the great warrior – Hector, Hecuba’s son, faces the cruel fate of her infant son, Astyanax, being taken from her to ensure the termination of Troy’s noble lineage. Helen, whose beauty initiated the Trojan War, attempts to avoid death by utilizing her beauty, charm, and wit.

Through grief, rage, and resilience, these women bear witness to the horrors of war, lamenting their lost home while grappling with an uncertain future. A societal anti-war commentary, Trojan Women emphasizes the brutal cost of warring conflict, giving voice to those left to suffer in its wake.

Trojan Women opens at CSN’s BackStage Theatre on Friday, April 11th, at 7 P.M., with additional performances on April 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th at 7 P.M. and matinee performances on April 13th and 19th at 2 P.M. General Admission is $10 and $5 for students and seniors. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please visit us online at: www.csn.edu/pac.

CSN’s Performing Arts Center provides quality artistic, cultural, educational, and entertainment opportunities for the college and the community. It is located at 3200 East Cheyenne Avenue in North Las Vegas, 89030.

DISCLAIMER: This production contains themes of war, violence, enslavement, and death; including mentions of infanticide and sexual violence. It also features intense lighting and auditory effects that may be overstimulating for some audience members. Viewer discretion is advised. The opinions expressed in this play do not reflect the College of Southern Nevada or its actors.

Trojan Women’s cast and production team are available for interviews.

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