Fall Play Takes New Spin on Greek Mythology 

Opening in Ferguson Theatre Thursday, Nov. 13 and running through Sunday, Nov. 16, Pitt-Greensburg’s production of “Eurydice” is a retelling of the Greek myth of Orpheus, a legendary musician and prophet. 

Dr. Christina Allaback, assistant professor of theatre, is set to direct. 

“I have loved the play since I saw it,” Dr. Allaback said. “It’s this great feminist retelling of the Orpheus myth. It tells her story. She has agency. She has power in her own story.”

Pitt-Greenburg’s production will put a neon spin on the classic tale by setting the story against an ’80s backdrop. 

“I wanted to brighten it up a bit,” Dr. Allaback said. 

“Eurydice,” written by Sarah Ruhl, originally opened Sept. 2003 at the Madison Repertory Theatre in Madison, Wisconsin. Ruhl wrote this play to honor her father, so Eurydice’s relationship with her father is the central aspect of this play and her character. 

This story is told from the perspective of Eurydice (played by freshman Sylvie Marten), who is the wife of Orpheus. Eurydice struggles to decide if she should join Orpheus on Earth or if she should remain in the underworld with her father. 

“I chose it because it’s a good play for college students,” Dr. Allaback said. “It’s about taking power. It’s about having your own agency. I think that’s a timeless idea.” 

Tickets are available for purchase online now for $6, or you can purchase them at the door with cash for $5. Tickets can be found here: Pitt-Greensburg Theatre Co. presents Eurydice

The Cast

Eurydice: 

Sylvie Marten (freshman Computer Science major) 

Orpheus:

Marris Sobotka (senior Political Science and Math major)

Father:

Aaron Callahan (freshman Accounting major)

Loud Stone:

Caleb Donahue (third-year Political Science major, Theatre minor)

Little Stone:

Natalya Burke (sophomore Visual and Performing Arts major)

Big Stone:

Emily Guajardo (senior Biochem major)

Nasty Interesting Man and Lord of the Underworld:

Harper Volk (freshman Management major)

from left to right: Natalya Burke (Little Stone), Marris Sobotka (Orpheus), Harper Volk (Lord of the Underworld)