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Metamorphoses

by Mary Zimmerman · 2002

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Called by Timethe "theater event of the year," Mary Zimmerman's Metamorphosesbrings Ovid's tales to stunning visual life. Set in and around a large pool of water onstage, Metamorphosesjuxtaposes the ancient and the contemporary in both language and image to reflect the variety and persistence of narrative in the face of inevitable change. Nominated for three 2002 Tony Awards, including "Best Play," Metamorphosesearned Zimmerman a Tony for "Best Direction of a Play."

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literary fictionliterary fictionMore like thisLess of thismythologymythologyMore like thisLess of thismyths and folkloremyths and folkloreMore like thisLess of thisfantasyfantasyMore like thisLess of this
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theatretheatreMore like thisLess of thismagicmagicMore like thisLess of this
Setting
2000s2000sMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
short · 100 pages
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