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Ancient Tragedy ‘Electra’ Premieres in a Bushwick Backyard Tonight

Enchanting tones and words I couldn't understand filled the crispy air at the backyard of 190 Jefferson St

Ancient Tragedy ‘Electra’ Premieres in a Bushwick Backyard Tonight

Ancient Tragedy ‘Electra’ Premieres in a Bushwick Backyard Tonight

Enchanting tones and words I couldn't understand filled the crispy air at the backyard of 190 Jefferson St

Ancient Tragedy ‘Electra’ Premieres in a Bushwick Backyard Tonight
Ancient Tragedy 'Electra' Premieres in a Bushwick Backyard Tonight

Enchanting tones and words I couldn’t understand filled the crispy air at the backyard of 190 Jefferson St. Sarah Cline as Electra sang in Greek so beautifully and urgently onstage, I found myself transported for several short minutes to Athens observing an ancient tragedy drama again and again. Director Ariel Kline’s instructions to the actors made my and my mind land back in Bushwick, where Envelope Ensemble has been rehearsing Electra by Euripides (adapted by Adrienne Kennedy) for weeks.

Billy’s Backyard, as the ensemble casually calls William Gaffney’s backyard in Bushwick, makes for the perfect autumnal outdoor…

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