In Hollywood…The School of Night presents the World Premiere of Hellas, written and directed by Christopher William Johnson. The show kicks off on April 12, 2025 at 2pm and runs for 5.5 hours (till 7:30pm) at the Broadwater Mainstage. It features parts 1 & II. Stay for the opening night reception. Learn about the birth of western civilization and democracy from the Greek epic, Hellas. The show is set in early fifth-century B.C. when a tiny, backward and disunited region faced invasion by the mightiest empire the world had ever known … and triumphed.
Hellas by Christopher William Johnson
Hellas weaves historical and compelling narratives of individual and collective struggle, illustrating both the strength and fragility of democracy. Told in verse, mask, rhythm, dance and stage combat, it is a drama exploring flawed but resilient humanity, of vendetta and great battles fought upon land and sea, of oaths and betrayals, familial trauma and struggle, friendship, loyalty, love and sacrifice. This is a tale of the invention of theatre itself by a firsthand witness and participant, the Athenian playwright Aeschylus.
The story is split into two parts while encompassing the evolution of societal structures, revenge along with unlikely alliances, and an emerging system of justice. Due to its length, the weekend performances offer the complete saga (Parts 1 & II along with three intermissions). Then Friday night performances offer viewing choices of Part I or Part II on alternating weeks. Hellas is a marathon theatrical epic.
Featuring a cast of twenty-three, the production team includes: Sara Gorsky (Lighting Design), Ryan Beveridge (Composer), Jen Albert (Fight Choreography), and also Esther Mira (Dance Choreographer).
Admission/Tickets
Tickets range from $25 – $30; $5 off for students with ID. Group discounts available. Visit the website for more info or see link to make reservations: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/school-of-night/hellas
Approximate run time for Part I: 2:45 (includes two intermissions); Part II: 2:30 (includes one intermission). Saturday and Sunday performances of the Complete Saga will run 5 ½ – 6 total hours including intermissions.
What: World Premiere of Hellas
Where: The Broadwater Mainstage, 1076 Lillian Way, Los Angeles, CA 90038
When: Runs through May 11, 2025; See above for times; shows vary depending on dates
Website: https://www.thebroadwaterla.com
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