‘Helen’ at Getty Villa

A lesser-known comedy by Euripides, “Helen,” turns the myth of Helen of Troy on its head. In this version, the face that launched a thousand ships never ran off to Troy with Paris but lived faithfully in Egypt while an impostor took her place. The play reading is directed by Jon Lawrence Rivera. Getty Villa, 17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades. 8 p.m. Friday; 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday. Free ($15 parking before 5 p.m.; museum ticket required). (310) 440-7300. www.getty.edu.