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The Odyssey

August 2, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday, repeating until August 10, 2019

An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Sunday, repeating until August 11, 2019

August 2-11, 2019

by Mary Zimmerman
These dramatic scenes from Homer’s myth begin with a modern young woman who is struggling to understand Robert Fitzgerald’s translation of The Odyssey. A classical muse appears, and the young woman becomes the goddess Athena–a tireless advocate for Odysseus in his struggle to get home. With her trademark irreverent and witty twist on classic works, Zimmerman brings to life the story of Odysseus’s ten-year journey, depicting his encounters with characters such as the Cyclops, Poseidon, Calypso, the Sirens, and others. The show is done in “bare bones grandeur” with imagined environments and epic landscapes with creative storytelling.

Directed by Marc Robinson

 Marc Robinson is a professor of Russian at St. Olaf College who specializes in contemporary Russian theater.  He has directed a number of shows at the Arts Guild over the years including Death of a Salesman, Dracula, The Importance of Being Earnest, his own play, The Singer Sisters, and Cabaret. Marc’s interest in Russian physical theater inspiring his work.

Many thanks to our 2018-19 Theater Season Sponsors:
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Details

Date:
August 2, 2019
Time:
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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Venue

Northfield Arts Guild Theater
411 West Third Street
Northfield, MN 55057
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Phone
507-645-8877
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Details

Date:
August 2, 2019
Time:
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Event Category:
Event Tags:

Venue

Northfield Arts Guild Theater
411 West Third Street
Northfield, MN 55057
+ Google Map
Phone
507-645-8877
View Venue Website