Encore Players present a preview of their production of Lysistrata: An Ancient Story for a Modern Times.  Spend an afternoon with playwright Will Huddleston, who adapted Aristophanes’ ancient play Lysistrata (written in 411 B.C) for modern audiences. During the program, Huddleston will discuss how he re-imagined Aristophanes’ story, the Encore Players will perform excerpts from the show, and Director Diann McCannon will share her interpretation of the story. Attendees will learn about playwrighting and enjoy an introduction to the Encore Players’ production of Lysistrata, performing Jan. 28 to Feb. 5 at the Bothwell Arts Center.

This free preview is part of the Library’s Authors and Arts Series, supported by the Friends of the Livermore Public Library. For additional program information, call (925) 373-5500

Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, at 3 p.m. in the Civic Center Library Storytime Room