Ancient Greeks/Modern Lives
Homecoming: The Return of the Warrior
Saturday, November 13, 2010 • 1 p.m.
University of Mississippi Museum
Ancient Greeks/Modern Lives places live theatrical events, reading groups and lectures in cultural institutions to inspire people to come together to read, see, and think about classical literature and how it continues to influence and invigorate American cultural life.
Traveling to 100 public libraries, museums, galleries and art centers across America and focusing on veteran, inner-city, rural and underserved communities, Ancient Greeks/Modern Lives programming will occur from September 2011 to April 2013, and will be built around Greek drama and how its themes resonate today. All programs are free for the public to attend.
Ticket Prices:
Admission is free.
Location:
University of Mississippi Museum
Ancient Greeks/Modern Lives Flyer (PDF)
Ancient Greeks/Modern Lives is administered by Aquila Theatre, a 501(c) 3 Not for Profit Organization based in New York. Our program partners are: NYU’s Center for Ancient Studies where Aquila is professional company in residence; the American Philological Association, the association of professional classicists in the United States; the Center for Hellenic Studies at Harvard University; and the Urban Libraries Council. Ancient Greeks/Modern Lives is funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities and Aquila Theatre.