The Oedipus Project
Synopsis
The Oedipus Project is an innovative new digital initiative by Theater of War Productions that will present acclaimed actors performing scenes from Sophocles’ Oedipus the King as a catalyst for powerful, healing online conversations about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic upon diverse communities throughout the world. Sophocles’ ancient play, written and performed in 429 BC during the time of a plague that killed one-third of the Athenian population, is a timeless story of arrogant leadership, ignored prophecy, and a pestilence that ravages the city of Thebes. At the time the play was first performed, the audience would have been reeling in the wake of a pestilence and its economic, political, and social aftermath. Seen through this lens Oedipus the King appears to have been a powerful public health tool for helping Athenians communalize the trauma of the plague, through a story that is as relevant now as it was in its own time.
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The Oedipus Project Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-09
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bryan Doerries
- Screenplay & Story
- Sophocles
- Original Title
- The Oedipus Project
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Theatre of War Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bryan Doerries
Sophocles
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Bryan Doerries
Director
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What is The Oedipus Project about?
The Oedipus Project is an innovative new digital initiative by Theater of War Productions that will present acclaimed actors performing scenes from Sophocles’ Oedipus the King as a catalyst for powerful, healing online conversations about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic upon diverse communities throughout the world. Sophocles’ ancient play, written and performed in 429 BC during the time of a plague that killed one-third of the Athenian population, is a timeless story of arrogant leadership, ignored prophecy, and a pestilence that ravages the city of Thebes. At the time the play was first performed, the audience would have been reeling in the wake of a pestilence and its economic, political, and social aftermath. Seen through this lens Oedipus the King appears to have been a powerful public health tool for helping Athenians communalize the trauma of the plague, through a story that is as relevant now as it was in its own time.
Who directed The Oedipus Project?
The Oedipus Project was directed by Bryan Doerries.
Who stars in The Oedipus Project?
The principal cast of The Oedipus Project includes Oscar Isaac, Frances McDormand, John Turturro, Jeffrey Wright, Frankie Faison.
When was The Oedipus Project released and how long is it?
The Oedipus Project was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.