The Journey of The Bacchae

The Journey of The Bacchae SUNY Oswego commissioned young writer Matthew Gasda to write a new adaptation of "The Bacchae" by Euripides. This page follows the growing life of the show

During the Summer of 2015, SUNY Oswego with new professor, Christopher Carter Sanderson at the helm agreed to commission young playwright Matthew Gasda to re-imagine this classic play. Gasda's new translation/adaptation for contemporary stage was brought to life in October 2015 by director Christopher Carter Sanderson and many dedicated theatre students. The show has since performed at the Region

II of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival in January 2016, with Gorilla Rep. in New York City and heading back Upstate in September. This page is to help everyone get involved and stay updated.

And so ends a very successful run of The Bacchae with Gorilla Rep. at Central park. If you missed it don't fret, The Bac...
08/08/2016

And so ends a very successful run of The Bacchae with Gorilla Rep. at Central park. If you missed it don't fret, The Bacchants will all be back to worship Dionysus upstate later this Summer!

08/08/2016
The Bacchae back at it again! The Bacchae is going back upstate at the end of the summer but it's not too late to catch ...
08/04/2016

The Bacchae back at it again! The Bacchae is going back upstate at the end of the summer but it's not too late to catch it in New York City! There will still be shows through Sunday at Summit Rock in Central Park. Shows start at 8 and are completely FREE!!

After its successful run in New York City's Central Park, Gorilla Rep Founding Artistic and Producing Director Christopher Carter Sanderson has announced that Matthew Gasda's thrilling new translation/adaptation of The Bacchae will tour upstate NY in the Fall and will be booking dates nationwide for...

As of today we begin rehearsing to bring The Bacchae to it's next stop in New York City! It's not too late to donate and...
05/23/2016

As of today we begin rehearsing to bring The Bacchae to it's next stop in New York City! It's not too late to donate and help these students start their career!

During the Summer of 2015, SUNY Oswego agreed to commission young playwright Matthew Gasda to re-imagine this classic play. Gasda's new translation/adaptation for contemporary stage was brought to life in October 2015 by director Christopher Carter Sanderson and many dedicated theatre students. T...

An impromptu rehearsal in our Hotel and Light Focus at West Chester University
01/16/2016

An impromptu rehearsal in our Hotel and Light Focus at West Chester University

01/10/2016

The published script of Matthew Gasda's "The Bacchae" is available for purchase on Amazon. It is a great read! Check it out!

SUNY Oswego Theater Department has commissioned rising young NYC playwright Matthew Gasda to re-conceive and write a new translation/adaptation of THE BACCHAE by Euripides for the contemporary stage.

01/10/2016

As we prepare to perform at the KCACTF festival in West Chester PA next, it seems like a good time to look back on the road so far. This page has been created to chronicle our journey from humble beginnings. Please join us on this journey.

Bringing the show to West Chester PA for the Regional FestivalPhoto Credit: Spencer Ventresca
01/10/2016

Bringing the show to West Chester PA for the Regional Festival

Photo Credit: Spencer Ventresca

From The Hidden Fields to the YMCA, The original cast of "The Bacchae" puts to together a show that transcends time.Phot...
01/10/2016

From The Hidden Fields to the YMCA, The original cast of "The Bacchae" puts to together a show that transcends time.

Photo credit: Spencer Ventresca

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