Greek Trilogy of Luis Alfaro: Electricidad; Oedipus El Rey; Mojada

The Greek Trilogy of Luis Alfaro collects the three 'Greek plays' that won the London Hellenic Prize 2020. These plays, based on Sophocles' Electra, Oedipus, and Euripides' Medea, are reimagined in the streets of Los Angeles and New York to address contemporary Chicanx and Latinx socio-political realities. The anthology includes definitive editions, an introduction, supplementary material, and an interview with Alfaro.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 03 September 2020
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Winner of the 2020 London Hellenic Prize, The Greek Trilogy by Luis Alfaro brings together for the first time the three 'Greek plays' that earned the MacArthur Genius Award-winning Chicanx playwright and performance artist. Based on Sophocles' Electra, Oedipus, and Euripides' Medea, Alfaro's Electricidad, Oedipus El Rey, and Mojada transport ancient themes and problems into the bustling streets of Los Angeles and New York, giving voice to the concerns of the Chicanx and wider Latinx communities. These powerful texts, with sold-out runs at New York's Public Theater, have gained international recognition and are essential for scholars studying classical reception, Greek theater, and Chicanx writers.

This unique anthology features definitive editions of all three plays, accompanied by a comprehensive introduction that provides a critical overview of Luis Alfaro's work. It highlights the unique nature of these urban adaptations of ancient Greek tragedy and the manner in which they address contemporary Chicanx and Latinx socio-political realities across the United States. A brief introduction to each play and its overarching themes precedes the drama's text.

The anthology concludes with exclusive supplementary material designed to enhance understanding of Alfaro's plays. This includes a 'Performance History timeline outlining the plays' performance history; an alphabetical 'Glossary explaining the most common terms in Spanish and Spanglish appearing in each play; and a 'Further Reading list providing primary and secondary bibliographies for each play.

The anthology is completed with a new interview with Alfaro, delving into key topics such as his engagement with ancient Greek drama and his work with Chicanx communities across the United States.

In conclusion, The Greek Trilogy by Luis Alfaro is a groundbreaking anthology that showcases the power of theater to transcend time and address pressing social issues. Through his urban adaptations of ancient Greek tragedy, Alfaro gives voice to marginalized communities and challenges the audience to confront the complexities of contemporary life. This anthology is a must-read for scholars, theater enthusiasts, and anyone interested in exploring the intersection of culture, identity, and society.

Weight: 356g
Dimension: 157 x 233 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350155404