The Oedipus Project

The Oedipus Project presents acclaimed actors, public servants, and community members reading scenes from Sophocles’ Oedipus the King as a catalyst for powerful, constructive, global discussions about climate change, ecological disaster, ethical leadership, and environmental justice. Sophocles’ ancient play is a timeless story of arrogant leadership, ignored prophecy, intergenerational curses, and a pestilence and ecological collapse that ravages the city of Thebes. Seen through this lens, the play has served a powerful catalyst for engaging diverse communities in dynamic discussions about the climate crisis.

Featuring performances by Jesse Eisenberg (A Real Pain, The Social Network), Dr. Anthony Fauci (former director of NIAID), Jumaane Williams (New York City Public Advocate), David Strathairn (Good Night, and Good Luck., Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski), Kathryn Erbe (Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Oz), Sam Waterston (Law & Order, Grace and Frankie), Erika Rose (Queens Girl in Africa, In Darfur), and Craig Wallace (Fences, A Christmas Carol).

The Oedipus Project at Georgetown University is presented as part of DC Climate Week by , , and the .

Translated, directed, and facilitated by Bryan Doerries.

Registration is required to attend in person or on Zoom. This free, public, hybrid event will take place for a live audience, in person at Gaston Hall - Georgetown University and on Zoom. In-person registration does not guarantee you a seat. Please arrive by 6:30pm. If you choose to join us online, this event can be accessed on personal devices. The event Zoom link will be distributed via email and available to registered attendees starting two days prior to the event. This event will be captioned in English on Zoom.

All of Theater of War Productions' events follow the same format:

• The performers will read the text.
• We will open the discussion to the audience, facilitated by Bryan Doerries. To participate in the discussion online, please raise your hand using the button at the bottom center of the screen. If called upon, please accept the invitation to be promoted to speak and you will be visible and heard by the entire audience for the duration of your comments. If you would prefer not to be seen, please disable your video.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Gaston Hall - Georgetown University, 37th & O Streets, N.W., Washington DC, United States

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