Eurydice
Written by Sarah Ruhl
Directed by Braden Abraham
EURYDICE JUST MARRIED HER SWEETHEART ORPHEUS -
AND NOW, SHE'S DEAD.
About the Play
The newlywed and newly dead Eurydice arrives in the underworld without memories or language where she struggles to recover her humanity with the aid of the father she lost years ago. When Orpheus arrives to rescue her, Eurydice must choose between staying with her father or escaping with her husband—between life and death. Pulitzer & Tony nominated North Shore native Sarah Ruhl infuses the ancient myth with humor, poetry, hope & sneaky surprises as this classic heroine finds her voice.
Audience Guide
Enhance your play-going experience with these videos, podcasts, and articles!
WATCH our interview with Eurydice director Braden Abraham
LISTEN to our latest episode of The Green Room with Artistic Director Braden Abraham, recorded live at WT.
READ
- An interview with playwright Sarah Ruhl, conducted by Artistic Director Braden Abraham.
Read full article >
- About the Orpheus and Eurydice myth and how artists have reinterpreted it throughout history.
Read full article >
- An afterword to Eurydice that Sarah Ruhl wrote in 2021 for a new published edition of the script.
Read full article >
- Our discussion questions to get a post-show conversation started.
Read disscusion questions >
- Our Eurydice plot synopsis.
Read full synopsis >
Showtimes
Evenings
Tuesdays – Saturdays 7:30pm
Sundays 6pm
Matinees
Saturdays 3pm
Sundays 2pm
select Wednesdays at 3pm
- This is a reserved seat venue. Doors to the performance space will open approximately 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the performance.
- There is no late seating or readmittance.
- For performances listed as “Sold Out,” contact the Box Office for more information about our standby and wait list options as well as for assistance locating currently available dates and times.
Meet the Artists
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CREATIVE TEAM
Sarah Ruhl (Playwright)
Braden Abraham (Director)
Courtney O'Neill (Scenic Designer)
Marcus Doshi (Lighting Designer)
Danielle Nieves (Costume Designer)
Jeffrey Levin (Sound Designer)
Rae Watson (Properties Designer)
Tonya Lockyer (Movement Director)
Micah Figueroa (Intimacy Director)
Katie Klemme* (Production Stage Manager)
Kate Nagorski (Assistant Stage Manager)
*Denotes a member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.
Special Events
THE GREEN ROOM: BRADEN ABRAHAM
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
7:00pm - 8:00pm @ Writers Theatre
Writers Theatre opens its 32nd season with Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl. At this live podcast recording, new artistic director Braden Abraham will give a sneak peek into his debut production with the company. Join us for this free event! Register here >>
FAMILY MATINEE SERIES: MIGHTY MYTHS
Saturday, October 7, 2023
3:00pm @ Writers Theatre
$10 per participant
Saturday, October 7th is Family Day at Writers Theatre! Parents and caregivers can see the 3pm performance of Eurydice while their young ones dive into the mighty world of myths. For ages 5-12. Register here >>
GOOD GRIEF: CREATIVITY AND THE GRIEVING PROCESS
Sunday, October 15, 2023
12:00pm - 1:00pm @ Writers Theatre
Join us for a panel discussion about grieving rituals, what we now understand about the brain as it mourns, and how different cultures harness these powerful emotions to create moving works of art like Sarah Ruhl’s Eurydice. Presented in partnership with Family Service of Glencoe and featuring FSG Executive Director Amber Bond and Sameerah Hosam Ahmad, a death doula and contributor to the Field Museum’s Death: Life’s Greatest Mystery traveling exhibition.
Register here >>
THE FINAL WORD: EURYDICE AUDIENCE DISCUSSION
Sunday, October 22, 2023
12:00pm - 1:00pm @ Writers Theatre
Seeing the play is just the beginning of the conversation. Dive deeper into the story, characters, and themes of Sarah Ruhl’s enduring play in this audience discussion facilitated by Writers Theatre Artistic staff. Register here >>
EURYDICE 1st Rehearsal
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