Global Theatre Week

This week will be a journey into the universality of theatre, culture and stories. Learn how theatre styles and stories are shared as they make their way around the world and live throughout time. 

All Together Now: Ensemble Work from Ancient Greece to the Present

The chorus in ancient Greek theatre functioned as an intermediary between the action and the audience, providing plot points and asides, among other important narrative roles. In a panel discussion exploring the legacy of ensemble-based theatre, the evolution of dramatic arts will be traced from its early roots through to contemporary times by examining works including this season’s Ransacking Troy—itself an homage to the styles and stories of ancient times. Topics will span the creative processes behind ensemble-driven performances, the dynamics of collaboration, the interplay of individual roles, as well as the thematic richness achieved with a unified approach to storytelling. Join director Jackie Maxwell and other distinguished artists and scholars for a discussion that promises to illuminate the enduring role of the chorus in theatre and its lasting influence on modern theatrical practices.