Dionysus (Nick DeLieto) and his slave Xanthias (Emma Smith) discuss their journey into the underworld while members of the chorus look on. Min Jae Cho
Portsmouth Abbey School presents The Frogs, an ancient Greek comedy by Aristophanes. this weekend in the school auditorium.
The play follows the adventures of Dionysus, the god of revelry and theater, as he travels to the underworld, the land of the dead. There, he holds a playwriting competition to decide which playwright to bring back to the land of the living, so that theater can once again flourish in Athens.
The Frogs, as relevant today as it was 2,400 years ago, explores the age-old dilemma of the traditional vs. the modern. Thought provoking arguments are debated, such as “What is the purpose of poetry, art and theater in our culture?” A cast of 25 will bring this story to life through creative staging, lively language, acting with masks, and dancing to African drums.
The Frogs will be presented on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 13, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors (children 12 and under are free) and can be purchased at the door.
Portsmouth Abbey School is located at 285 Cory’s Lane in Portsmouth.
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