The Montana Repertory Theatre Presents
THE ODYSSEY
Adapted by Briandaniel Oglesby
Friday, September 1 at 7 PM (Door opens at 6:30 PM) / Pick What You Pay
Saturday, September 2 at 2 PM (Door opens at 1:30 PM) / $20 General Admission, $12 for 18 & under
For tickets visit: https://montanarep.com/
The Montana Repertory Theater is proud to announce its upcoming educational outreach tour of The Odyssey, adapted by Briandaniel Oglesby – beginning with opening performances in Missoula at the Zootown Arts Community Center! This comedic retelling of Homer’s epic poem will tour schools, libraries, and community centers across Montana this fall.
The Odyssey follows the journey of Odysseus as he encounters Cyclops, sirens, and more on his 10-year voyage home after the Trojan War. Oglesby’s adaptation condenses this sprawling tale into a fast-paced, slapstick comedy performed by a small ensemble of three actors playing dozens of characters. Through imaginative storytelling and physical comedy, the play captures the poetry and tragedy of the original work while making it accessible to modern audiences.
The Odyssey is part of Montana Rep’s educational tour program, which aims to bring live theater to areas of the state with limited access to arts education. The play will tour over 30 schools from Thompson Falls, MT, to Wibaux, MT, reaching thousands of middle and high school students. Each performance includes an interactive component where students can participate directly in the story and take workshops led by The Rep’s tour team.
The Odyssey is directed by UM Theatre and Dance Graduate student Jacob Christiansen and features actors Stephen Blotzke, Mena Carrara-Ackerman, and Jensen Hill. Blotzke and Carrarra-Ackerman are alums of UM Theatre and Dance.
About the Montana Repertory Theatre (Missoula, Mont.)
Established in 1967, the Montana Repertory Theatre is the resident professional theatre at the University of Montana. Standing at the cross-section of educational and professional theatre, The Rep produces work that celebrates, engages, and challenges the people of Missoula and the state of Montana.
For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.