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Performance 6/15/26 – The Apohadion

Damn, those Greeks know about intensity! No wonder these stories are still performed and considered classic. This show is very short but still is able to pack a punch. The show is mostly trimmed down to Jason and Medea fighting about whose to blame (can we all relate?). Nice use of ritual and tableau but still felt contemporary. It ends rather abruptly and might have resonated more if it had better closure. But after all, the rule of theatre is keep them wanting more!

Submitted on 6/15/26 by Linda Shary, PF26 Independent Review Team

Performance 6/13/26 – The Apohadion

Serving up JUST the climax of Medea? BOLD. Making the transition instant world-building? YES. Blood? Sign me up.

To be honest, I walked away from Medea wishing for more. I wish this cut was longer so this cast could continue exploring: I was so content sitting in this (tense, uncomfortable, emotional) world with them. But hey, don’t we always want to leave our audiences begging for “more, please!” And while short, this piece is almost like an appetizer, instantly inspiring me to revisit and re-delve into the full story that’s stayed with us for thousands of years.

I’m always a fan of stripping down material to the bare essentials. I loved the minimal set that immediately established a multi-purpose altar and the haunting presence of Medea’s children lingering in her periphery while she soliloquized through her turmoil. Simplicity allows the words to resonate, and Euripides’ words pack a punch.

Submitted on 6/17/26 by Allison McCall, PF26 Independent Review Team