Adelphi Department of Theatre Students Present Dramatic Comedy Athena
Garden City, NY (04/03/2025) — Adelphi University's Department of Theatre students will present performances of Gracie Gardner's play Athena from April 9 to 13 at Adelphi's Performing Arts Center (PAC). All shows will take place in Adelphi PAC's Black Box Theatre.
Athena is a fierce coming-of-age comedy about two teenage warriors (Athena and Mary Wallace) in the New York City Fencing Club as they train for the Junior Olympics. The play, directed by Emily Abrams, will be presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French Inc.
Ticket Information:
General Admission: $25
Discounts: Available for seniors, students, Adelphi alumni, and staff.
Box Office Hours: Wednesday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and two hours before all ticketed performances.
For tickets and more information, call the Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516.877.4000 or email boxoffice@adelphi.edu. Tickets are also available online at adelphi.edu/events/athena.
Adelphi PAC is one of Long Island's premier cultural arts venues for entertainment of all kinds. See more about other upcoming Adelphi PAC offerings at pac.adelphi.edu.
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