Tadashi Suzuki's Drama The Trojan Women
Date: June 24 - 7:30 pm
Venue: National Center for the Performing Arts
Drama Trojan Women is based on the historical story taking place after the end of Trojan War in Homer's Epic. This decadelong war is waged because Trojan Prince Paris follows the instruction of Aphrodite and seizes the most beautiful Greek woman: Spartan Princess Helen. Led by Agamemnon (King of Mycenae), kings and generals of various Greek states send troops to march toward Troy. Both parties are evenly matched. In the tenth year of this bitter war, Hector (Trojan general and also son of the king) is killed by the Greek general Achilles. Before long, Achilles also dies in battle. At last, Greek army makes use of Trojan Horse Trick, invades Troy City, and wins final victory of this war. Then conquerors launch the massacre and plundering of Troy.
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