Events

Past Event

Theater of War: Hector, Andromache, and the Death of Astyanax (Feb 27)

Headshots of Jeffrey Wright, Lois Smith, Elizabeth Marvel, and Glenn Davis, with the words Theater of War: Hector, Andromache, and the Death of Astyanax
February 27, 2024
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Miller Theater

Theater of War: Hector, Andromache, and the Death of Astyanax will present live, dramatic readings of selections from Book VI of Homer’s Iliad and scenes from The Trojan Women by Euripides — featuring acclaimed actors and a Chorus of students whose lives have been impacted by war — to help frame powerful, healing dialogue about the human cost of war, centered on the suffering of children and civilians.

Featured Performers

Featuring performances by Jeffrey Wright (American Fiction), Lois Smith (The French Dispatch), Elizabeth Marvel (The Color Purple), and Glenn Davis (Billions; Artistic Director, Steppenwolf Theatre Company).

Translated, directed, and facilitated by Bryan Doerries

Co-presented by Theater of War Productions and the Columbia College Center for the Core Curriculum.

Reserve Your Seat

This event is open to members of the Columbia Community, and invited guests. Attendees must show a valid CUID to enter the theater.

Please note: There is an additional performance on Monday, February 26 from 7-9:30 p.m.