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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Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.