Written by Mary Zimmerman
Adapted from The Voyage of Jason and the Argonauts
Gaius Valerius Flaccus Translated by David R. Slavitt
Apollonius Rhodius Translated by Peter Green
Directed by Josh Turner
Sing in us, Muse, the story of Jason and his Argonauts, how he was sent away on the first voyage of the world to bring back the Golden Fleece.
An epic story of heroes and monsters, of enchanted islands and vengeful gods, where danger looms at every turn–from savage kings and sea beasts to a capricious sorceress named Medea–Mary Zimmerman’s Argonautika explores themes of heroism, love, and loss in a modern retelling of the third century B.C. poem. With high-intensity movement, live music, and puppetry, this production of Argonautika brings the mythical adventure to powerful, theatrical life.
PG-13: Please be advised that this production includes haze, flashing lights, profanity, depictions of violence and suicide, and theatrically staged sexual intimacy.
Adult - $20
UI Student - $5
College Student (not UI) - $10
Senior - $15
Youth 17 & younger - $10
Additional ticket fees may apply; total ticket price listed on ticketing page
All theaters are accessible and are equipped with hearing augmentation systems.
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