Westminster College's Classical Greek Theatre Festival is the oldest Greek theatre festival in the United States. The Festival is an annual theatrical event created to introduce and sustain the appreciation of ancient Greek theatre throughout Utah communities and campuses. Recent festivals have featured performances of Herakles and Ion by Euripides, Women of Trachis by Sophocles and Prometheus Bound by Aeschylus.

Classical Greek Theatre Festival Presents HELEN by Euripides

Westminster College celebrates the Festival's 50th anniversary with Helen by Euripides. 

​​While we’re all familiar with the story of the fall of Troy, Euripides offers us an ancient twist on the tale in which the famous Helen, whose beauty launched a thousand ships, never, in fact, left for Troy. The meddling Gods instead whisked her away to Egypt while a false Helen incurred the wrath of two nations, her family, and husband, leaving the true Helen to pick up the pieces of her tattered reputation and marriage.

Directed by Lynn Deboeck

This performance will be preceeeded by a Greek Drama and History Workshop starting at 9:30 a.m.
Performance followed by a Q&A session with Cast and Production Team members

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Pre-show: 9:30 a.m.
Time: 10:00 a.m. 
Venue:  Utah Cultural Celebration Center Outdoor Amphitheater
​Address: 1355 West 3100 South West Valley City, UT  84119
​Free Admission
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Performances are held rain or shine.  All seating is general admission, first come first serve.  Only Service Animals are allowed, please leave your pets and comfort animals at home. 

Performances take place at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center Outdoor Amphitheater, located at 1355 W 3100 S. ​ Parking is complimentary but limited. We encourage you to carpool or take public transportation.

COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS: The UCCC will follow best practices as set forth by the state of Utah and the CDC.​

Tickets

​To schedule reservations for the performance, contact Susan Klinker at susan.klinker@wvc-ut.gov or 801-965-5101.

Questions?

Please contact: 
Susan Klinker at susan.klinker@wvc-ut.gov or 801-965-5101.