The novel version by Margaret Atwood of The Penelopiad was released in 2005. Soon afterwards, a theatrical version was performed at the Canadian National Arts Center and Britain’s Royal Shakespeare Company. And now, in March of 2024, it opens at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago.
Odysseus is the hero of Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey. Penelope is his wife. This is her story.
The cast includes Penelope, played by Jennifer Morrison (House), and her 12 maids played by Aja Alcazar (Cambodian Rock Band), Demetra Dee (Nacirema Society, Relentless), Maya Lou Hlava (Spring Awakening), Noelle Kayser, Elizabeth Laidlaw, Helen Joo Lee (Fantastic Super Great Nation Numero Uno), Tyler Meredith (Campaigns, Inc., Spinning), Ericka Ratcliff, Andrea San Miguel (How to Defend Yourself), Laura Savage (Tommy, West Side Story), Allison Sill, and Hannah Whitley.
Cost of a ticket: $55 (Rear Main Floor)
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Get tickets now for The Penelopiad through March 31st.
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