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