Exciting and experimental, the Villa Theater Lab fosters contemporary and creative reinterpretations of classical theater. The series features new translations of Greek and Roman plays as well as contemporary works inspired by ancient literature. Working with local and national theater companies, the Lab encourages new voices and perspectives, offering a testing ground for fresh and daring interpretations. The stories told on stage are both timeless and new, helping us understand the continuum of humanity.
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Experimental twists on stories inspired by classical theater, in partnership with local production companies

Felix and the Lotus Eaters from the Villa Theater Lab production of The Unraveling, 2024. Photo: Austin Crowley
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Villa Theater Lab: The Unraveling
Performance
Inspired by the myth of Circe, this free performance explores the “banishment” of women of a certain age in our society
Villa Theater Lab: Aristotle/Alexander
Performance
A battle of wits between philosopher Aristotle and a highly precocious Alexander the Great, raising the question of whom is teaching whom?
The House of Baluyot: A Filipino Oresteia
Performance
An epic saga of power, displacement, and crime in an immigrant Filipino family in California
Villa Theater Lab: Medea Refracted
Performance
Two women navigate the aftermath of violence and trauma in search of redemption
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