It's 411 B.C., and the women of Greece are tired of the never-ending, all-consuming Peloponnesian war. Tired of the men being away and the strain of conflict, Lysistrata devises a bold and clever plan: all women must withhold intimacy from their husbands and lovers until peace is achieved. While the women strike, chaos ensues as the men, desperate for intimacy, struggle to maintain their authority and think clearly. This classical Greek comedy is legendary for its timeless take on the battle of the sexes and laugh-out-loud physical comedy. Its conversations around frustration with leadership, hunger for peace, the want of autonomy, and the struggles within a relationship are hidden in the jokes keeping this piece of theater surprisingly relevant 2,000 years later. Directed by Jess Lee, this production captures the humor and heart of Aristophanes’ work while exploring love, defiance, and unity. To round out the production team, Verge is thrilled to have the brilliant minds of Naomi Shafer (Movement and Intimacy Director & Dramaturg), Nathaniel McClaflin (Lighting Design), Kelsey Johnson (Props Design), and Emma Ferrie (Costume Design). Prepare for a cast of charismatic characters led by Abby Huetter as Lysistrata and a brilliant ensemble made up of Daniel Erickson, Sharon Beehler, Michael Beehler, Jaelyn Silvey, Isaac Mills, Sara Stanek, Sarah Rider, Lorelei Michael-Owens, Erin Atwood, Anya Bentz, and Sean Hecock.