Metamorphoses : a play ; based on David R. Slavitt's translation of The metamorphoses of Ovid

Called by Time the "theater event of the year," Mary Zimmerman's Metamorphoses brings Ovid's tales to stunning visual life. Set in and around a large pool of water onstage, Metamorphoses juxtaposes the ancient and the contemporary in both language and image to reflect the variety and persistence of narrative in the face of inevitable change. Nominated for three 2002 Tony Awards, including "Best Play," Metamorphoses earned Zimmerman a Tony for "Best Direction of a Play." "Mary Zimmerman's Metamorphoses brings Ovid's tales to visual life. Set in and around a large pool of water onstage, Metamorphoses juxtaposes the ancient and the contemporary in both language and image to reflect the variety and persistence of narrative in the face of inevitable change. Metamorphoses played around the country and Off Broadway before moving to Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre in March 2002."--BOOK JACKET. Mary Zimmerman's Metamorphoses brings Ovid's tales to stunning visual life. Set in and around a large pool of water onstage, Metamorphoses juxtaposes the ancient and the contemporary in both language and image to reflect the variety and persistence of narrative in the face of inevitable change. Metamorphoses played around the country and Off Broadway before moving to Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre in March 2002 From back cover: Brings Ovid's tales to stunning visual life. Set in and around a large pool of water onstage, Metamorphoses juxtaposes the ancient and the contemporary in both language and image to reflect the variety and persistence of narrative in the face of inevitable change. List of Photographs Production History A Note on the Staging Characters Midas Alcyone and Ceyx Erysichthon Orpheus and Eurydice Pomona and Vertumnus (with Narcissus Interlude) Myrrha Phaeton Eros and Psyche Baucis and Philemon A Note on the Casting This Play Is Based On David R. Slavitt's Translation Of The Metamorphoses Of Ovid - Monologues. Production History -- Metamorphoses. Mary Zimmerman ; Based On David R. Slavitt's Translation Of The Metamorphoses Of Ovid.