The Odyssey

The Odyssey adapted by Rosalind Flynn, Stacey Coates

(5)
Productions (12)
Drama/Comedy
|
20 - 25 minutes
10 W, 7 M, 4 Any (8-26 actors possible: 3-13 W, 3-13 M)
Set: None.

Odysseus won the Trojan War twenty years ago, but he still has yet to arrive home from his victory. From a raging Cyclops to a beautiful woman who wants to keep him for her own pleasure, and even a pair of pushy parents who want him to marry their daughter, his journey has been one full of obstacles. As if he needed even more trouble, a group of rowdy suitors have overrun his palace and tried to take his wife, Penelope. Will Odysseus ever reach home and be reunited with his beloved wife and son? This is a condensed and comical version of Homer's classic. Read More

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Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $40
NOTE: This play is part of an anthology called The Odyssey, Oedipus, and Others or Greek Story Theatre.
Standard Edition $13.99
Standard Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $75

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Play Details

Odysseus won the Trojan War twenty years ago, but he still has yet to arrive home from his victory. From a raging Cyclops to a beautiful woman who wants to keep him for her own pleasure, and even a pair of pushy parents who want him to marry their daughter, his journey has been one full of obstacles. As if he needed even more trouble, a group of rowdy suitors have overrun his palace and tried to take his wife, Penelope. Will Odysseus ever reach home and be reunited with his beloved wife and son? This is a condensed and comical version of Homer's classic.

(This play can also be performed as part of the full-length play The Odyssey, Oedipus, and Others or Greek Story Theatre.)

  • Drama/Comedy
  • |
  • 20 - 25 minutes
  • 10 W, 7 M, 4 Any (8-26 actors possible: 3-13 W, 3-13 M)
  • Set: None.

Production History

APR 25, 2024 - APR 28, 2024
The University Players
Teaneck, NJ United States
 The University Players Teaneck, NJ United States
MAY 21, 2022 - MAY 21, 2022
Metropolitan School of Arts
Alexandria, VA United States
 Metropolitan School of Arts Alexandria, VA United States
MAR 02, 2022 - MAR 03, 2022
N/A
Albuquerque, NM United States
 N/A Albuquerque, NM United States
FEB 19, 2022 - FEB 19, 2022
Prince of Peace Christian School
Orange, CA United States
 Prince of Peace Christian School Orange, CA United States
JAN 17, 2020 - JAN 17, 2020
Town School
San Francisco, CA United States
 Town School San Francisco, CA United States
OCT 17, 2019 - NOV 23, 2019
Pulaski High School
Pulaski, WI United States
 Pulaski High School Pulaski, WI United States
MAR 25, 2019 - MAR 25, 2019
St Mary's Anglican Girls' School
Karrinyup, Western Australia Australia
 St Mary's Anglican Girls' School Karrinyup, Western Australia Australia
MAY 19, 2018 - MAY 20, 2018
Alliance Theatre, Education Department
Atlanta, GA United States
 Alliance Theatre, Education Department Atlanta, GA United States
JUL 07, 2017 - JUL 07, 2017
Topeka Civic Theatre
Topeka, KS United States
 Topeka Civic Theatre Topeka, KS United States
MAY 01, 2016 - MAY 01, 2016
North Reading Middle School Hornet Productions
Dedham, MA United States
 North Reading Middle School Hornet Productions Dedham, MA United States
JAN 01, 1970 - JAN 01, 1970
Small Point Summer Theatre
Phippsberg, ME United States
 Small Point Summer Theatre Phippsberg, ME United States
JAN 01, 1970 - JAN 01, 1970
Northwest High School
Germantown, MD United States
 Northwest High School Germantown, MD United States
No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.

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