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You've heard the story of Odysseus and his astounding journey and now we invite you to see a new dramatization of the oldest and greatest story of homecoming. Arrive early to take part in our pre-reception as we discuss the Odyssey project, an art installment created by fifteen women artists, both the show and the artwork are inspired by Emily Wilson's new translation.
The Odyssey Pre-Reception and Show
Sunday, November 3, 2019
12:00 p.m. Pre-Reception; 2:00 p.m. Performance
Paul Creative Arts Center | Johnson Theatre
30 Academic Way
Durham, NH 03824
12pm-1:30 p.m. : Museum Exhibition & Reception
Reception includes food and drink in the beautiful setting of the Museum of Art
Odyssey Project: An Old Story for Modern Times Fifteen women artists, all members of a long-running book group, were inspired to create art in response to Emily Wilson’s remarkable new translation of The Odyssey; the first English translation by a woman. The artists explore in different styles and media the characters and topics covered in Homer’s ancient poem: the meaning of home; the near impossibility of returning home; loyalty; families; migrants; war; poverty; identity; transformation.
2:00 p.m. : Performance in the Johnson Theatre
Department of Theatre and Dance The Odyssey: A new adaptation written by Professor David Richman. A new dramatization of the oldest and greatest story of homecoming. When Odysseus went to war twenty years ago, his son was an infant and his wife was a vibrant, hopeful young woman. Now his son is a young man plagued by doubt, and his wife has endured years of loneliness and grief. Has war and the long terrible journey home changed him so much that he can no longer fit into his home? And has his home changed so much that it is no longer the haven he seeks? This is the complicated story of a complicated man: war hero and war criminal; adulterer and loving husband; absent father and cherished, good father. Odysseus meets many famous monsters on his journey, but is the worst monster the one he is carrying within himself?
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Can't make this date but want to see the show? Email Jacey.Darrah@unh.edu to discuss alternate showings.
Questions? Contact Jacey Darrah at Jacey.Darrah@unh.edu.
