The Bacchae
Synopsis
A talented ensemble cast bring Euripides masterpiece to life. The Bacchae (also called The Bacchants or Bakchai in Greek) tells the story of the god Dionysus who comes to the city of Thebes disguised as a charismatic young man accompanied by a throng of erotic female maenads. The immortal play is a study in fanatical religions and confronts the personal balance that we all must find between order and spontaneity.
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Bacchae Staging for PBS
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-04
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September 27, 2009
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Euripides
- Original Title
- The Bacchae
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Macmillan Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Thomas
Euripides
Department Leadership Roster
James Thomas
Director
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What is The Bacchae about?
A talented ensemble cast bring Euripides masterpiece to life. The Bacchae (also called The Bacchants or Bakchai in Greek) tells the story of the god Dionysus who comes to the city of Thebes disguised as a charismatic young man accompanied by a throng of erotic female maenads. The immortal play is a study in fanatical religions and confronts the personal balance that we all must find between order and spontaneity.
Who directed The Bacchae?
The Bacchae was directed by James Thomas.
Who stars in The Bacchae?
The principal cast of The Bacchae includes Mia Perovetz, Matthew Knob, Peter Judd, Michael Graves, Dorothy Penz.
When was The Bacchae released and how long is it?
The Bacchae was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.