BAKKHAI

BAKKHAI
By Euripides
A new version by Anne Carson

Directed by Harry Brook

BAKKHAI is an ancient Greek story about partying when god tells you to and just how bad things can get if you say no. In this reimagining of BAKKHAI, Anne Carson draws from Euripides’ original to stage a collision between ancient ritual and the fractured rhythms of a hyper-mediated present. Set in a world on the edge—saturated with screens, speed, and desire—the production channels the raw force of those who no longer fit the frame. The Bakkhai emerge not as symbols, but as symptoms: of a culture stretched too thin, of bodies pushed too far, of spirits searching for rupture. Their presence doesn’t resolve; it fractures, disturbs, and demands a reckoning with what has been buried beneath control.

 90 minutes, No Intermission

The Theatre @ Schapiro
605 W. 115th Street

BAKKHAI is presented by special arrangement with Paradigm Talent Agency

Seating is limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis. For free events, Schapiro generally overbooks to ensure a full house. The Box office will open 45 minutes before the curtain. At that time, you will be able to put your name on the standby list. All unclaimed tickets are released 5 minutes before start time, so we recommend that you arrive early.

ADA: Please note The Theatre @ Schapiro is only accessible by a flight of stairs. For elevator access to the space, please contact us at least 24 hours in advance at nrg2158@columbia.edu. If you need further accommodations, please email disability@columbia.edu at least 5 days before the event.