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Um, I'm acting in this one, so please come and support a fellow CUer if you have the chance...
Jacob M. Appel, the same playwright as last season’s hit Arborophilia, takes us into a classic story of gods and love with a not-so-classic approach in Helen of Sparta. This comedic re-imagining of the Trojan War comes from the point of view of Helen, a spoiled diva with a taste for zinfandel and world domination.
Helen of Sparta (Gabrielle Perrea) has been snatched from her home and husband by the dashing but perhaps overzealous Paris (Brian Spangler). While Paris attempts to woo the beautiful Helen, her husband Menelaus (Edwyn Williams) attempts to rescue her but gets caught up in customs as he discovers he is on the national "do not sail" list. Meanwhile, Protesilaus (Gregory Kimbro) is determined to live on in history for centuries to come through this fledgling war, even if that means shrugging off his adoring wife Laodamia (Krista Threadgill), ignoring prophesies and walking straight into certain death.
Appel again proves he is a master of leaving nothing sacred, even Hades. But between wagons full of pears and corkscrews a la gods, the hilarity will help any classical purist forgive the liberties and roll in the laughs.
Helen of Sparta by Jacob M. Appel's runs August 12-27 at MadLab Theatre & Gallery (227 N. 3rd St., Columbus 43215). Opening night is at 7pm on Friday, August 12, and all other evening performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. with one matinee performance on August 21 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students/seniors. Thursdays are industry nights! Theatre professionals can get BOGO tickets when they bring in their headshots and resumes. For tickets call 614-656-2228 or visit http://www.rtheatre.org.
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