In the world of performing arts, theater stands as a unique and powerful medium, offering audiences a myriad of experiences. If you’re seeking a captivating escape from the rigors of daily life and a thought-provoking mirror to current events, the stage holds a remarkable ability to transport us to different worlds. And now, this age-old magic of theater rekindles as an intriguing new performance takes the stage at the Wharton Center this weekend.
A reimagining of Homer’s The Odyssey through the prism of women comes to Wharton Center in the Pasant Theatre for a night and afternoon show. Beginning this Saturday, October 28 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 29 at at 2 p.m. Envisioned by internationally-renowned writer and director Lisa Peterson. This story features four young women trapped in the limbo of a refugee camp retelling Odysseus’ adventures. Meanwhile the women struggle with their own search for a home. A production based on the new translation by Emily Wilson, its bold theatricality brings new humor and grace to a story we all think we know.
I had the privilege to speak with Peterson about her adaptation breathing new life into this ancient epic. Listen in:
Ticket Information
Tickets are on sale now and available through the official Wharton Center Ticket Office. Purchase are available online at whartoncenter.com, or by calling 517.432.2000 or 1.800.WHARTON (1-800-942-7866). Recommended for ages 12 and up. Run time is approximately 95 minutes with no intermission.
About The Acting Company
The Acting Company develops actors by touring professional theater across America. Founded in 1972 by John Houseman and Margot Harley, The Company has launched the careers of some 400 actors
