Novel:Theater, a student-led production company of the Benilde Theater Arts program, is proud to present “The Gracious Ones” – a one-act retelling of the Ancient Greek play ‘The Eumenides’ of Aeschylus’ Oresteia Trilogy which tells a story about justice and revenge, and follows Orestes as he is hunted by The Furies, primordial creatures of the underworld who seek to punish him for the murder of his mother.
Directed by John Angelo “Janji” Gamboa, an alumnus of the Benilde Theater Arts program, the play aims to be a thought-provoking piece that portrays how justice is defined and redefined by each party involved in Orestes’ trial. A conflict emerges between the “old” and “new” systems of justice upheld by The Furies and the Greek gods and goddesses respectively. The play then raises an argument about whether the systems in place actually uplift the pursuit of justice, or merely silence this for the sake of peace and order.
The Gracious Ones will be staged at the 6/F Black Box Theater of D+A Campus (DAC), De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, Manila on November 15 to 18, 2023 with shows at 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
Regular ticket prices will be sold at 350 Php, but are sold at a discounted price (300 Php) for current Benilde students. Tickets are also available for our Gala Show (17 November, 4PM) at 500 Php, and come with inclusions such as one (1) tote bag and one (1) complimentary coffee from Tago Coffee Roasters Co. per ticket.
You may avail tickets through the online order form which can be found on Novel:Theater’s social media pages (see below), or through visiting the physical ticket booth at the 12/F Cafeteria in the D + A Campus.
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