The Oresteia

The trilogy explores themes of vengeance, justice, and the consequences of familial betrayal. In AGAMEMNON, the titular character returns home to face his wife, Clytaemnestra, who seeks retribution for his past actions. THE LIBATION BEARERS follows the siblings Electra and Orestes as they plot revenge against their mother and her lover. Finally, in THE EUMENIDIES, Orestes confronts the Furies and is tried in Athens, marking a transition from chaos to order. Auletta’s adaptation brings a contemporary flair to this ancient narrative, making it resonate with modern audiences.