The Bacchae poster

The Bacchae(2009)

  • Drama

Overview

A talented ensemble cast bring Euripides masterpiece to life. The Bacchae (also called The Bacchants or Bakchai in Greek) tells the story of the god Dionysus who comes to the city of Thebes disguised as a charismatic young man accompanied by a throng of erotic female maenads. The immortal play is a study in fanatical religions and confronts the personal balance that we all must find between order and spontaneity.

Status:Released
Release Date:Sep 27, 2009
Runtime: 1h 30m

Director:

James Thomas

Top Cast

Mia Perovetz

Mia Perovetz

Dionysus

Matthew Knob

Matthew Knob

King Pentheus

Peter Judd

Peter Judd

Tieresias

Michael Graves

Michael Graves

King Cadmus

Dorothy Penz

Dorothy Penz

Agave

Official Videos

Bacchae Staging for PBS

Bacchae Staging for PBS

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