An Epic Poem, an Epic Collaboration
Join us at 4:00pm on Sunday, June 22, for a deep-dive into An Iliad, one of the most celebrated productions in Court’s history.
Presented by the University of Chicago Graham School, Basic Program Instructor Kendall Sharp will lead a conversation with Charles Newell, director of An Iliad and former Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director of Court Theatre, between the matinee and evening performances that Sunday. The two will explore the play, the production, and Homer’s poem itself.
A timely and gripping retelling of Homer’s epic poem, An Iliad illuminates the human cost of conflict with breathtaking urgency. Timothy Edward Kane reprises his role as The Poet – the sole character in this one-person saga – who recounts a tale of war, hubris, and destruction that spirals across millennia and crashes into our present day.
There are no reservations required for the discussion itself, but we encourage you to purchase tickets to the matinee/evening performance on Sunday, June 22 to enjoy the conversation and performance together. If you already have tickets to An Iliad and would like to move them to Sunday, June 22, please call the Box Office at (773) 753-4472.
Enrich Your Experience
In addition to the event on June 22, the Graham School is offering two unique opportunities to continue engaging with An Iliad:
Online Course
Deepen your experience of both the production and the conversation, and register for the Graham School course, Homer’s Iliad Before “An Iliad”, running online from April 22 through June 3. As an added bonus, Court patrons who are new to the Graham school save 20% on registration with the code COURTILIAD!
Residential Seminar
Eager to continue your immersion in Homer’s works after attending the production? Sign up for the Graham School’s residential seminar*, An Epic Week with Homer: The Iliad. Spend a transformative week immersed in the vibrant intellectual atmosphere of the University of Chicago, engaging in Socratic dialogue, and exploring the foundational text of The Iliad. Participants will also have the rare opportunity to visit the University’s Regenstein Library and experience its world-renowned Homer collection.
The Graham School is a one-of-a-kind intellectual community that brings the best of the University of Chicago to lifelong learners who are seeking discovery and discernment. Through an array of distinctive programs and courses in the Great Books, the liberal arts, and advanced leadership, we welcome learners who seek to deepen their understanding of the world and lead examined lives of purpose.
*Discount code does not apply to the residential seminar.