"Menekseoglu--who also plays the title role--makes it a small, stunning portrait of power dynamics in a relationship that by turns echoes those between Edward Albee's George and Martha, Orson Welles's Charles and Susan Kane, and Sophocles's Antigone and Creon. Oh, and Jean Cocteau's Belle and Bete, too. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED" --Tony Adler, Chicago Reader
"I am now a fan of Dream Theatre because they do not shy away from being theatrical. I feel there has been a developing trend to create plays that want to be movies, but Dream Theatre embraces the theatrical experience."
"The play has a timeless quality juxtaposing Ancient Greek names and places with contemporary vernacular, and an old time radio feel."
"It is a Herculean achievement (no pun intended) to create a two-person play that never feels over spoken...Courtney Arnett and Jeremy Menekseoglu both gave powerful performances"
"it worked to the production's advantage to have Menekseoglu serve as the writer, director, and actor."
"there is not a bad seat in the house"
"Dream Theatre's mission is to "Leave no member of the audience to feel as a mere spectator, but to be at the very center of the play", and they do just that with the preshow. The performance began from the moment I entered the lobby, and continued until I got to my seat."
-Chris Arnold, Steadstyle Chicago
AGAMEMNON by Jeremy Menekseoglu
Thursday, March 11 - Sunday, April 11, 2010 at Dream Theatre 556 W 18th St. Performances run Thursdays - Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 7:00pm. Tickets are $15 - $18 and can be reserved by clicking here or by calling 773-552-8616. Season subscriptions available. Email contact: annainthedarkness@gmail.com
The Trilogy Begins!
Agamemnon is Chapter One of the Agon Trilogy.
The Greeks have been triumphant in the Trojan War and are now returning home with the spoils. The great General Agamemnon sets his sights on Cassandra, the Trojan Princess cursed with the power to see the future but which no one ever believes. He finds her in the temple of Athena being molested by one of his soldiers. After rescuing her and having her tormentor executed, Agamemnon imprisons her on his boat, claiming to want only her gratitude. What follows is a harrowing story of betrayal, barbarity and banishment to the monkey house.
Agamemnon features Courtney Arnett and Jeremy Menekseoglu
Design by Anna Weiler and Giau Truong
May not be appropriate for children under 13.
Chapter Two: Electra continues the story on May 6
The Final Chapter: Orestes concludes the story on July 8
