THE SEVEN written and directed by Will Power
THE SEVEN is a hip-hop adaptation of Aeschylus' SEVEN AGAINST THEBES,
which follows the struggles of Eteocles and Polynices, the two sons of
the cursed King Oedipus, as they fight for the throne of Thebes. This
is a story of war, family, and a cursed society unsure of how to free
itself. Writer and composer Will Power has taken this classical tale
of pre-destination versus choice and updated it with an urban idiom to
explore modern themes including poverty, race and the abuse of power.
The entire script is in rhyming verse, interwoven with such musical
styles as calypso, do-wop, R & B, funk, and blues. The amazing Kathyrn
Bostic (Musical Direction), grace shinhae jun (Choreography), and a
cast of 18 join Will Power to create this complex and ambitious piece
that will make an old story come alive for a new generation.
April 15-17 & 21-23 at 7:30pm and May 14 at 8:00pm in Keck Theater.
Join us for a post-show discussion with Will on Friday, April 15.
Tickets are $15 for students, senior citizens, and Oxy faculty & staff
Group rates are available. Call extension 2922 or email
theater@oxy.edu for tickets and information.
You can reserve your tickets in the quad during lunch starting April 11.
Visit http://departments.oxy.edu/
information.
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