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ELECTRA (08/30/2004)
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Role: Paedagogus
Running Date: August 30, 2004 (New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center: Bruno Walter Auditorium, New York, NY)
Director: Lawrence SacharowBut I atleast will ne'er / Refrain my eyes from weeping, while I live, / Nor yet my voice from wail; / Not while I see this day"Synopsis: For a comprehensive, complete plot outline of Electra, visit the following website: Electra: Summary & Analysis Cast:
Marisa Tomei .... Electra
Kathleen Chalfant .... Clytemnestra
David Strathairn .... Paedagogus
Laila Robins .... The Chorus
Heather Tom .... Chrysothemis Notes:
• Following the staged reading of Electra at the New York Public Library, there was a discussion on violence, retribution, and compassion with Robert Thurman (President of Tibet House) and the entire cast.
• David previously co-starred with Marisa Tomei in another reading, Salome, on Broadway with Al Pacino and Diane Wiest and would do another reading series, Hawthorne Revisited, with her in October, 2004.
• David did a previous reading of Sophocles' Electra on April 15, 2002 at the 92nd St. Y Poet's Theatre. Related Links:
Internet Classics Archive - Electra Script (off site) |
