Fridays@One: The Healing Power of Ancient Greek Tragedy

Presented by the Institute for Retired Professionals (https://www.newschool.edu/institute-for-retired-professionals/) The New School | http://newschool.edu A lecture by Bryan Doerries, Artistic Director, The Theater of War and NYC Public Artist in Residence. The Theater of War has performed Greek tragedies at hundreds of military bases, prisons and hospitals to spur conversations about trauma, violence and survival. Artistic Director Bryan Doerries will talk about how the plays of Sophocles and Euripides can help individuals and communities heal from trauma and loss. Location: Bob and Sheila Hoerle Lecture Hall, Room UL105, University Center 63 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10003 Friday, April 13, 2018 at 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm