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NEYT Alumni: The Tragedy of Coriolanus
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For their 10th anniversary production, the NEYT Alumni present The Tragedy of Coriolanus by William Shakespeare, directed by Jessica Gelter.The Tragedy of Coriolanus was Shakespeare’s final tragedy, written sometime between 1607 and 1609, during a time of political unrest in England. It is the story of Caius Marcius, who climbs the ladder of power through his military prowess, earning the name of Coriolanus. Though praised by Rome's ruling class, he is reviled by the common people he is sworn to protect. After defeating his chief rival, Aufidius, on the field of battle, Coriolanus is pressured by his friends and mother to take the position of Consul. But bringing his hawkish, uncharitable leadership to an impoverished and starving populace is met with violent rejection. Rome's protector is banished, only to return leading the armies of his formal adversary.
