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In Conversation: Playwrights Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare

Director Lisa Peterson and Actor Denis O’Hare turned a spontaneous idea into AN ILIAD. In this behind-the-scenes conversation, they share how improvisation, urgency, and a shared passion for timeless stories transformed a classic into a modern theatrical force.

The Homeric Question

This fascinating exploration of Homer dives deep into one of history’s greatest literary mysteries: Was Homer a single blind poet, a wandering storyteller, or merely a symbol of a poetic tradition spanning centuries? With archaeological clues, linguistic puzzles, and ancient gossip, the article uncovers the enduring enigma behind THE ILIAD and THE ODYSSEY.

Reading Homer’s Iliad Today: An Interview With Scholar Glenn W. Most

This reflective article explores The Iliad through the eyes of renowned classicist Glen W. Most, tracing his personal, emotional, and scholarly journey with Homer’s epic.

One and Many Iliads

AN ILIAD transforms Homer’s ancient epic into a hauntingly modern tale, blending timeless poetry with raw, improvised storytelling. Discover how a single performer channels centuries of war, memory, and myth in a bold reawakening of the oral tradition.

Up Next: Spotlight Reading Series

Discover the legacy of Theodore Ward, a trailblazing voice in American theatre, through Court’s Spotlight Reading Series. From co-founding the Negro Playwrights Company to making history with BIG WHITE FOG, this event honors a playwright whose work continues to shape Black cultural and artistic identity.