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The Trojan Women

The Trojan Women

The Nevada Shakespeare Company brings the Trojan War to northern Nevada in an adaptation of Euripides’ The Trojan Women. In the year 1250 B.C., an axis of evil is destroying the civilized world and men and women suffer horrific brutality as the gods themselves battle. Performances will take place at 7 p.m. Oct. 11-12. A Sunday matinee is at 2 p.m. Oct. 13. Tickets range from $12 to $27. The performance will be held at McKinley Arts and Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive. Call 324-4198 for tickets and information.