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Iphigenia in Aulis 2005 · Academy Repertory Theatre Company Writer: Euripides Director: Nancy Jarrell Scenic Artist: Alfred Cooney 8'x 24' Scenic Backdrop |
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The Play Set on the shores the harbor of Aulis, just before the Greek fleet has set sail to attack Troy. The Greek force is waiting at Aulis with their ships ready to advance to Troy, but they are unable to sail due to a strange lack of wind. After consulting the seer Calchas, the Greek leaders learn that this is no mere meteorological abnormality but is, in fact, the will of the goddess Artemis, who has stopped the winds because Agamemnon has caused her offense. Calchas informs the general that to placate the goddess he must sacrifice his eldest daughter, Iphigeneia. Agamemnon, despite his horror at this stipulation, must consider it seriously because his assembled troops, who have been waiting at port getting increasingly anxious to move forward, may rebel against him if their bloodlust is not satisfied. Therefore, he sends a message to his wife, Clytemnestra, telling her to bring Iphigeneia to Aulis on the pretense that the girl is to be married to the Greek warrior Achilles before he sets off to war. |
