The Odyssey

June 7 – October 14, 2017 Allen Elizabethan Theatre

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The hero’s journey home

The Trojan War is over, but Odysseus has not returned. Back home, his wife Penelope, plagued by suitors, promises to remarry as soon as she has finished her husband’s shroud—which she unravels every night. Meanwhile, Odysseus is stranded on islands, caught in storms, trapped by a Cyclops and a sorceress, and impeded by other monsters and gods. Will he ever make it home to his wife and fatherless son? Adapter and director Mary Zimmerman (Guys and Dolls, The White Snake) weaves her own spell on Homer’s classic tale of adventure, trials and steadfast love.

Show length is approximately 3 hours, 20 minutes including one intermission.

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Reviews

The Odyssey is a theatrical work of sheer delight that leaves one breathless and transfixed in so many different and beautifully profound ways.

Siskiyou Daily News

Seldom has experiencing an outdoor performance under the stars in the Allen Elizabethan Theatre felt as perfectly suited to its artistic environment as the epic production of Homer's classic tale, The Odyssey.

Eureka Times-Standard

Once again, @osfashland left me speechless. #TheOdysseyOSF is a spectacular journey.

@baunv

200 minutes of absolutely sublime theatre.

James Pagliasotti

OSF, you brought theatre to a new level with The Odyssey.

Julie Seager

The Odyssey is certainly one of this year’s most exceptional performances. Every aspect of the show is beautiful and mesmerizing.

Medford Mail Tribune

Suitability Suggestions

The Trojan War is over, but Odysseus has not returned. Plagued by suitors, his wife, Penelope, promises to remarry as soon as she has finished her husband’s shroud—which she unravels every night. Her son, Telemachus, decides to go in search of his father, or at least discover his fate. Meanwhile, Odysseus is stranded on islands, caught in storms, trapped by a Cyclops and a sorceress, and impeded by no end of other monsters and gods. Will he ever make it home?

Homer’s classic tale of adventure, trials and steadfast love is a cornerstone of Western literature. The play is filled with action, dance and spectacle. There is some sexuality inherent in the story, but it will be presented in stylized and subtle ways.

Accessibility

The Allen Elizabethan Theatre is outfitted with an elevator for balcony seating.

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival is committed to accessibility. We recognize the needs of persons with disabilities and strive to make our facilities and productions accessible to all. OSF offers a variety of accommodations, outlined here.

El viaje de regreso a casa del héroe

Se terminó la Guerra Troyana pero no se ha regresado Odiseo. En casa, su esposa Penélope, plagada por pretendientes, se compromete a volver a casarse en cuanto termine de tejer la mortaja de su esposo – que ella desenmaraña cada noche. Entretanto, Odiseo está varado en islas, atrapado en tormentas, entrampado por un Cíclope y una hechicera y obstruido por otros monstruos y dioses. ¿Podrá llegar por fin a su esposa y a su hijo huérfano de padre? La adaptadora y directora Mary Zimmerman (Guys and Dolls, The White Snake) teje su propio hechizo en la clásica historia de aventura, adversidad y amor constante de Homero.

Idoneidad clásica historia de aventura, adversidad y amor constante de Homero es una piedra angular de la literatura occidental. La obra está llena de acción, baile y espectáculo. Hay algo de sexualidad en la historia, pero será representada de manera estilizada y sutil.