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THE ODYSSEY
a musical play adapted from Homer

Conceived by Lear deBessonet

Book, music and lyrics by Todd Almond

MY MEMORY:  Without a doubt, this is the most amazing production I ever undertook in my life. Bringing together professional actors and hundreds of Buffalo-area citizens in a joyous celebration of community was a pleasure beyond anything I could have imagined.  Many thanks to my amazing artistic team -- to create a show of this magnitude certainly takes a village.  And then to have my directing work honored by my union was the icing on the cake!

Honored by SDC as a 2018 Top Ten Standout Moment -- created to recognize the important contributions directors and choreographers make to create a more inclusive and diverse theatre; recognizing how leadership and decision-making creates a positive impact on the field, advancing values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. (Read the full story under News.)

Odysseus is sooo 3,000 years ago; the true heroes are the people who made this massive mix of professional talent and amateur enthusiasm come together in such a rewarding show.  -- The Buffalo News

Everyone at Artpark deserves a standing ovation for producing an incredible event. I have never seen a show so diversified and inclusive. Your presentation will forever be a cherished memory!" -- Karen Konecko, audience member

Learn more at www.artpark.net/the-odyssey 

ARTPARK, Lewiston, NY

August 2018

Broadway performers joined over 200 local actors, students, volunteers and service organizations to showcase the Western New York community in this ground-breaking civic collaboration. 

Producer - Sonia Clark

Music Director - Patrick Towey

Choreography by Jon Lehrer

Sets by Tatyana Wilds

Costumes by Bret Runyon

Lighting by Dyan Burlingame

Sound by Eric Burlingame

Puppet design- Adam Kreutinger

Associate Directors - Carin Jean White, Katie Lupica 

Featuring Terence Archie, Courtney Balan, Christopher Guilmet and Gregg Goldston.

Photos by Richard Termine

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