Saturday, March 29, 2025 - 5:00 PM
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When star philosopher Aristotle accepts the coveted position of court tutor for an adolescent Alexander the Great, an intellectual battle of wits between teacher and student collides with high stakes Hellenistic realpolitik bearing life and death consequences. Both then and now, the question of how best to rule reaches a chilling conclusion: democracies are far more fragile than we realize.
Written and directed by two-time Ovation Award winner Alex Lyras (Off-Broadway’s The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs, Off-Broadway’s Plasticity), this play explores the historical relationship between Aristotle and Alexander the Great. Based on historical events, the play weaves verbatim text from multiple extant sources with an original score featuring authentic ancient instrumentation, complemented by innovative, immersive video design.
Performances begin March 29 and run through May 4, 2025, with opening night on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The limited engagement will take place at the home of Company of Angels (1350 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, 90333). Tickets are now on sale at AristotleAlexander.com.
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