WORLD PREMIERE ADAPTATION
ODYSSEY
Written and Directed by Lisa Peterson
Based on Emily Wilson's Translation of The Odyssey
Aug 31 - Sep 24, 2023
Set in a present-day relocation center for refugees on the Isle of Lesbos, four young women fleeing conflict in Middle Eastern and North African countries await the next step of their quest for home and family. Through the extraordinary characters of this epic tale, the women explore what it is to host a stranger, follow (or not) the rules of generosity, question what it means to belong without a "place" to call home, and discover the thrill of adventure at the heart of it all. Odyssey promises to bring bold theatricality, humor, and grace to a story we all think we know. This production from New York's The Acting Company is in association with Marin Theatre Company and receiving its world premiere at MTC--the first stop on a nationwide tour.
"We are thrilled to welcome Lisa Peterson to Marin Theatre Company for the world premiere of this epic adaptation," said Marin Theatre Company Managing Director Meredith Suttles. "If ever there was a time to be telling this story it is now. This production will be sure to spark conversations well after the curtain comes down."
Masks for audience members are recommended but not required, with select performances designated as mask-required to support community access needs.
WORLD PREMIERE ADAPTATION
ODYSSEY
Written and Directed by Lisa Peterson
Based on Emily Wilson's Translation of The Odyssey
Aug 31 - Sep 24, 2023
Set in a present-day relocation center for refugees on the Isle of Lesbos, four young women fleeing conflict in Middle Eastern and North African countries await the next step of their quest for home and family. Through the extraordinary characters of this epic tale, the women explore what it is to host a stranger, follow (or not) the rules of generosity, question what it means to belong without a "place" to call home, and discover the thrill of adventure at the heart of it all. Odyssey promises to bring bold theatricality, humor, and grace to a story we all think we know. This production from New York's The Acting Company is in association with Marin Theatre Company and receiving its world premiere at MTC--the first stop on a nationwide tour.
"We are thrilled to welcome Lisa Peterson to Marin Theatre Company for the world premiere of this epic adaptation," said Marin Theatre Company Managing Director Meredith Suttles. "If ever there was a time to be telling this story it is now. This production will be sure to spark conversations well after the curtain comes down."
Masks for audience members are recommended but not required, with select performances designated as mask-required to support community access needs.
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