How does this production maintain the elements of original Greek tragedy?
The production of Oedipus put on by the Westminster College maintained many of the elements of an original Greek tragedy. First off, they had a chorus who sang and spake in unison. This is how it is described the choruses in original Greek tragedies performed. Secondly, the costumes were able to be changed on each of the actors to then represent another character. In original Greek tragedies, the actors either changed masks or parts of their costumes so that they were able to represent another character. Another similarity that this performance had with an original Greek tragedy was how they only had a few actors and the chorus interacted with the main actor or thespian. Overall this performance incorporated as best they could the elements of an original Greek tragedy and the effect it had was rewarding to the audience.
Yeah, it was pretty rewarding. Even if some of the parts that were supposed to be tragic were kind of funny. Like the one where Creon clings to Oedipus's knees. It's the sort of thing where you know you shouldn't laugh, but you end up doing so anyway.
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