Undermain Theatre goes old school with its current production of the Aeschylus’ tragedy. The earliest known play in existence first produced in 472 BC, Ellen McLaughlin’s adaptation of The ...

Undermain Theatre is presenting the final production of its 40th Season: The Persians by Aeschylus adapted by Ellen McLaughlin.This classic production runs May 2 through May 26, 2024.

Its focus is the Battle of Salamis, won by the Greeks against an overwhelming Persian force in 480 B.C., eight years before the plays premiere in 472 B.C. and also a battle in which Aeschylus ...

Undermain Theatre Announces Its 40th Season . Undermain will present the oldest known, extant, complete drama, The Persians by Aeschylus in a vivid and searing adaptation by playwright and actress ...

Written in 472 B.C. by Aeschylus, The Persians is a tragedy dramatizing the downfall of the Persian Empire after its invasion of Greece and defeat in the Battle of Salamis.