Medea

But what I will not bear is to be laughed at by
My foes, and made a fool of by my enemies.
They’ll rue the day they tried; for I will not be mocked.

The play Medea by Euripides, first performed in 431 BC, revolves around the tragic tale of Medea, a sorceress and former princess of Colchis, who seeks vengeance against her husband Jason after he abandons her for a new wife, Glauce, the daughter of King Creon of Corinth. Initially, Medea and Jason faced numerous challenges together, including obtaining the Golden Fleece and overcoming Medea’s brother, whom she killed to aid Jason. They settled in Corinth and had two sons, but Jason’s decision to marry Glauce for political gain devastates Medea, leading her to plot a horrific revenge.

June 30, 1933 -August 27, 2024

The Upstart Crow Theatre Company was founded in 1980 by Richard and Joan Bell. They traded off acting and directing for 38 years, and established our aesthetic of producing language-driven plays.

In Loving Memory

Richard’s Memorial Page

Ticket Prices for our 2025-2026 Season

General Admission — $28
Senior (65 and over) — $24
Student (with ID) — $24

Season Tickets: only $100 for both the final show of this season and ALL of next season’s shows!

Buy Tickets at the Dairy

Tickets can be purchased online, by calling 303.444.7328, or in person at the Dairy Arts Center box office at each performance or during regular box office hours. Seats are not reserved, so arrive early to get the best selection!

Name-Your-Price Nights

Since 1990, each Thursday performance has been “Name-Your-Price” Night. We realize that even our low regular admission price can be a stretch for some and we don’t want that to be a barrier to experiencing these great plays. Instead of a ticket, you’ll be given a plain envelope when you enter. After the show is over, drop your envelope in the collection box, paying as much or as little as you like.. For your convenience, at the show there will be a poster with 3 QR codes – for PayPal, Venmo, and Stripe – should you wish to contribute that way.

Seats are available on a first come, first served basis. No reservations are needed – just show up at the theater.

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