DAMASCUS, PA — Farm Arts Collective is developing a new performance titled “Scattered Seeds of Troy.” Directed by the collective’s artistic director, Tannis Kowalchuk, the performance “takes an ecological spin on the classical Greek tragedy ‘The Trojan Women,’ written by Euripides in 416 BC,” the collective wrote.

The company will present work-in-progress performances at Farm Arts Collective, located at 38 Hickory Lane, on Friday, November 13 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, November 14 at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, November 15 at 3 p.m. A moderated and brief discussion will take place after each performance.

“Scattered Seeds of Troy” reimagines Andromache (Ginny Hack), Cassandra (Costanza Bugiani), Helen (Hilary Dennis) and Hecuba (Tannis Kowalchuk). “What seeds does each character take with them when they are forced off their land?” the play asks. “How do you find hope in a hopeless situation?”

“‘Scattered Seeds of Troy’ explores how the very idea to carry seeds in a hostile, authoritarian, patriarchal and militarized world provides healing and empowerment,” the collective wrote. “When people migrate, cultures, plants, language, food and ideas spread with them. Seeds provide a biological and spiritual connection to their lost homeland.”

Original music and sound design are by Char McCutcheon, costumes are by Kar Flood, lighting design and operation are by Calvin Anderson, Debra Thomas is the production assistant, additional technical support is provided by Grese Productions, and Thomas Bartscherer is the classical and text consultant.

The text was adapted from work by Anne Carson, Sartre and Edith Hamilton.

Following the production at Farm Arts Collective, “Scattered Seeds of Troy” will play in New York City in January 15 and 16 at Bernie Wohl Theatre at Goddard Riverside Community Arts as part of the APAP showcase weekend.