Thiel Players staging production of Iphigenia in Tauris at Thiel College’s Robinson Theater

GREENVILLE, Pa.-- The Thiel Players will open their production of Iphigenia in Tauris on Saturday, Nov. 5 in Thiel College’s William A. Robinson Theater.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Friday's performance has been canceled.

Iphigenia in Tauris is an ancient drama written by the playwright, Euripedes, and is directed by JK Rogers, Ph.D. with the help of Roy “Trey” Wilt ’23. Iphigenia has been saved by the goddess Artemis from sacrifice and now serves the goddess's temple at Tauris. Her brother Orestes, who is still seeking to appease the Furies for his crime of matricide, is ordered by Apollo to obtain the statue of Artemis from Tauris and to return it to Athens. The

Showtimes are 7 p.m. on November 5, 11, and 12, and 2 p.m. on November 6 and 13. General admission tickets are $10 and can purchased online.

Students with valid IDs and children under 10 can attend for free. For school and group sales, please contact Dr. JK Rogers.

The William A. Robinson Theater is located behind the William A. Passavant Memorial Center on campus. The Thiel Players present two major productions each year and have been providing theater entertainment to the campus and community for over five decades.

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