Travis Michael Holder – TicketHoldersLA
Each summer for the past 18 years, the Getty Villa Museum has presented a classic production, previously offering recreations of works written by fellows with names such as Sophocles, Euripides, and Aeschylus. This time out, however, in a coproduction with the Classical Theatre of Harlem, the Getty offers the world premiere an all-new play by Will Power honoring a character mostly ignored in Greek mythology. Read more…
Tracey Paleo – Gia On The Move
The Getty Villa Museum and the Classical Theatre of Harlem have teamed up to present the world premiere of MEMNON for the 18th annual Villa Outdoor Classical Theater production. And what a wonder it is! More than just a structural mimic, MEMNON has the breadth and modern relatability of what one might easily mistake as adapted archaic text. Read more…
Anita W. Harris – LA Theatrix
The Classical Theatre of Harlem’s (CTH) new “Memnon”—continuing at the Getty Villa’s outdoor amphitheater through Sept. 28—ingeniously tells a compelling story of an African king not told for millennia in a way that sounds authentic to both then and now. Will Power’s writing prowess fuses with the actors’ excellent delivery to make “Memnon” riveting outdoor theatre. Read more…