“Medea: Re-Versed” is the creative work of Luis Quintero's rap-filled version of the Greek tragedy adapted from Euripides.
Amsterdam News has been reporting the news of the day from a Black perspective for 113 years. Donors who choose to give monthly or annually will receive Amsterdam News’ Weekly E-Edition and acclaimed weekday newsletter Editorially Black to their inbox!A scene from “Medea: Re-Versed” playing at the Sheen Center, with Sarin Monae West, Jacob Ming-Trent, Mark Martin .
You have never seen a Medea story like this. There is rap, singing and rhymes everywhere, along with a tremendous amount of passion, revenge, and fun. The raps that Quintero put together allow the characters involved to speak their truth in ways that makes the audience swoon with admiration and delight. Whether or not you know the story of Medea and the route she took to get revenge on King Creon and Jason, you will see it with new eyes from the depth and clarity of this meticulous script.
This play will have you gasping, laughing, cheering, and hollering. You need to see this play for so many reasons: It may give you a new perspective on the story, it will entertain you to the ultimate level, and it will set your soul on FIRE with the power of the script and the vibrant, stunning performances of this phenomenal cast. Sarin Monae West takes the character of Medea to a level that touches your soul. You feel her pain so vividly. You may actually find yourself feeling empathy.
This play runs for 80 minutes without an intermission and it is intensely performed from the first word to the last. You have to make it your business to see “Medea: Re-Versed,” and you will definitely be thrilled that you did. The production is co-conceived and directed by Nathan Winkelstein. There is a live band on stage that includes beatboxer Mark Martin , guitar player Siena D’Addario, and bass player Melissa Mahoney. The production has scenic design by Emmie Finckel, costume design by Nicole Wee, lighting design by Cha See, and sound design by Matt Otto. For tickets, visit www.sheencenter.org.Amsterdam News is renowned for its reporting of the news of the day from a Black perspective for 113 years.
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