The Persians…a comedy about war with five songs

 
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BY:

Waterwell 

BASED ON THE PLAY BY:

Aeschylus

DATES

July 13-August 20, 2005

LOCATION

Perry Street Theatre

DESCRIPTION:

The Persians were the most powerful empire the world had ever seen. The Persians’ army was the biggest war machine ever assembled. The Persians marched off to destroy their most hated enemies. The Persians lost the war then lost the world. The revolution is about to begin . . . let us entertain you!

INFORMATION

As implausibly funny and entertaining as promised by its subtitle; alive enough to surprise even the performers themselves. Brilliant . . . original . . . inspired
— New York Times

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