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Iphigenia in Tauris (Dramatic Reading)

Iphigenia in Tauris (Dramatic Reading)

Written by: Euripides
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In this gripping tale, Orestes arrives in the land of Tauris, accompanied by his loyal friend Pylades, with a daunting task to retrieve the sacred image of Diana. Success means freedom from the relentless torment of the avenging Erinnyes, who pursue him due to his mother’s wrath. Meanwhile, his sister Iphigenia, who was miraculously saved from sacrifice by Diana, believes Orestes to be dead. As fate brings them together, Iphigenia learns of their shared plight, and they conspire to escape the clutches of the land’s ruler. Join us for a dramatic reading filled with tension, family bonds, and the quest for redemption. - Summary by Theodore BuckleyCopyright Family and Culture Art Drama & Plays Entertainment & Performing Arts
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