By William Shakespeare
In a New Modern Verse Translation by Sean San José
Directed by A. Nora Long

In Partnership with Play On Shakespeare
March 29 – April 23, 2023 at the Plaza Theatre at the Boston Center for the Arts

Hero or Tyrant? You decide.

Equal parts war epic, political drama, and psychological thriller, Shakespeare’s Coriolanus echoes with the immediacy of 2023. As war and famine destabilize the Roman republic, the eyes of the citizens turn to celebrated general Caius Martius Coriolanus. No one knows battlefield prowess like Caius, but the theatre of war is nothing compared to the bloodthirsty theatre of politics. Can Caius win the voice of the people, or will his arrogance and wrath be his downfall?

Playwright Sean San José’s new PlayOn modern verse translation offers a new lens into the impact of violence and political power on marginalized populations.

Please be aware that this production is intended for mature audiences and has depictions and language of death, physical violence, gender disparity, and misogyny.  Appropriate for ages 10 and over.

PLEASE NOTE: For the safety and comfort of all who attend our shows, the Boston Center for the Arts strongly encourages that all patrons must wear masks throughout the building unless actively eating or drinking.

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