Collin College Theatre Department presents 'Oedipus'

The Collin College Theatre Department will present “Oedipus,” the ancient Greek tragedy adapted for a modern audience, from Dec. 4-8 in the Plano Campus Black Box Theatre.

Touching on themes of fate, free will, identity, pride, and the search for truth, Oedipus Rex has been a cornerstone of Western drama since it was first introduced in 492 B.C.E. The story revolves around a prophecy of unbearable sadness and a king’s inability to run from what fate has willed of him.

Based on Sophocles’ tragedy, this presentation will capture the imaginations of a modern audience with a poetic adaptation by celebrated American playwright Ellen McLaughlin. The Collin College Theatre Department production is directed by Joanne Zipay, who founded and served as artistic director of New York City’s Judith Shakespeare Company for 20 years, from 1995-2015.

Performances begin at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 4-7. Matinee shows begin at 2:30 p.m., Dec. 7-8. The Saturday, Dec. 7 matinee performance will have an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter.

Due to the intimate nature of the Black Box Theatre, there will be no late admission once the play begins. There will be no intermission, and those who leave before the play ends will not be able to return to their seats.  The expected length of the performance is about 90 minutes.

Please note that the play contains adult themes and may not be suitable for all ages. Specific content warnings are available in the “About” section of the ticketing website. Tickets are available at https://collincollege.ticketleap.com. For more information about the show, email boxoffice@collin.edu or call 972.882.5809.

Learn more about all the college’s Fine Arts programs at www.collin.edu/finearts.

Collin College serves more than 60,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 200 degrees and certificates, including a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), a Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity, a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Construction Management, and a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Clinical Operations Management. The only public college based in Collin County, Collin College is a partner to business, government, and industry, providing customized training and workforce development. For more information, visit www.collin.edu.