About the Play

Dramedy. 90-110 minutes. 16+ any gender (16-50+ performers possible). Suitable for high school and older performers, and middle school and older audiences.

Premiered at The Cherry Arts and Hangar Theatre (Ithaca, NY).

Synopsis

Homer’s Odyssey is one of the greatest action-adventure epics of all time—a mythic hero of the Trojan War grapples with home, loss, family and thorny ethical dilemmas. But in real life, every single one of us is called to face crises and find our inner strength. In this bold and exciting new adaptation that transports the audience itself to ancient Greece, the hero might be the person to your left or right. Or they might even be you...

“Two millennia later, this story has remarkable staying power––even though we know the narrative and its outcome, we’re on the edge of our seats.” - Barbara Adams, The Ithaca Times (Ithaca, NY)

“A work of epic proportions, concentrating on human struggles, prejudices, and the need for 'home' and acceptance—has relevancy way beyond the ancients.” - Tony Curulla, The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY)

"An Odyssey is a perfectly brilliant and entertaining adaptation, written with great sensitivity and thoughtfulness. I'm floored by how much the script accomplishes in such a short format, and how effective its choices are. Maybe what comes through most of all is a deep sense of both humor and humanity. I'm grateful to An Odyssey for making me reflect once more, and enjoy all the more, a story I so love." - Athena Kirk, Associate Professor of Classics, Cornell University (Ithaca, NY)