Songs of the Goat: Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl

In Sarah Ruhl's reimagined retelling of the Orpheus myth, the narrative shifts to Eurydice's perspective as she dies suddenly on her wedding day and descends into an Underworld portrayed as a theatrical playground rather than a hellish realm. Stripped of memory and language and policed by a Chorus of Stones, she reunites with her deceased Father, who gently helps her reconstruct her past. When Orpheus's music opens the gates of hell to rescue her, Eurydice must choose between following her husband back to a world she no longer understands or remaining in the safe embrace of her Father in the land of the dead. Songs of the Goat's production draws on the influences of Samuel Beckett and presents a visceral, ensemble-driven approach that asks timeless questions about grief, love, and memory.

When: September 2 through September 13, 2026.

Showtimes: September 2, 3, 4, 10, and 11 at 8:00 PM; September 5, 6, and 12 at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM; September 13 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM. No shows on September 1, 7, 8, or 9.

Tickets: Purchase through the Atlas Performing Arts Center box office or website; a "Buy Tickets" link is available for each performance date. Pricing details are not listed in the provided information.

Run time: 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Ages: All ages are welcome.

Content Warnings: The performance contains mild flashing lights, mild references to sexual content and violence, and regularly occurring depictions of grief.

Special Events: On September 6 at 8:00 PM, a talkback with the Harvard Center for Hellenic Studies follows the performance. On September 10 at 8:00 PM, a masked performance is offered, where all attendees are required to wear face masks to encourage accessibility.

Venue: Atlas Performing Arts Center, Washington, D.C.

Note: For further details, visit the production company's website at www.songsofthegoat.org. Additional accessibility or logistical information is not provided in the given text.