About this Event
When war threatens to consume their world, the women of Athens band together in a bold act of resistance: they withhold intimacy from their husbands until peace is declared. Lysistrata, Aristophanes’ timeless comedy, brings forward sharp humor, irreverent wit, and a provocative exploration of power, gender, and collective action.
This workshop production reimagines Aristophanes’ classic through the lens of the Women’s March and the halls of U.S. Congress—asking what it takes for voices to be heard and what happens when everyday citizens demand change. Staged with an experimental approach, the production emphasizes discovery, bold choices, and collaboration as the ensemble investigates how ancient satire collides with contemporary politics.
Preview: Thursday, October 16 at 8:00 PM
Performances: October 17–19, 2025
Directed by: Moshe Henderson
Associate Director: Eve Bianco
Featuring: Lluvia Almanza* · Guillermo Arias · Coretta Bradley · Jyan (Janelle Jung) · Drew Limon · Juan José Mojica · Elenore Nebot · Maria Politano · Hana Roh · Scott Rogers · Blake Simpson · Sean Simmons
*Equity Member appearing with permission of Actors’ Equity Association without benefit of an Equity contract in this Off-Off Broadway production. This is an Equity Approved Showcase.
Basement Theatrics is a collective of artists who celebrate the process of creating theatre in the rehearsal room. We value collaboration, resourcefulness, and the power of artists supporting artists to transform culture from the ground up.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
HB Playwrights Theatre, 124 Bank Street, New York, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 35.00
