Sonia Plumb Dance Company Presents Penelope's Odyssey at Castleton University on Feb. 9

Castleton, VT (01/31/2023) — Step into a contemporary and feisty telling of Homer's The Odyssey through dance from Sonia Plumb Dance Company at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9 at Castleton University's Casella Theater.

Penelope's husband left for war and is missing-in-action. She is raising their son as a single mother and a suitor is vying for her hand in marriage - but what they really want is her throne. Her loyal maid is hungry for a life of her own, her other employee is a backstabber. Penelope is hanging on as long as she can to make the choices she wants to make for herself and her family.

Reflecting on gender roles and societal norms as seen through the lens of time, this telling expertly incorporates themes of romance, betrayal, single motherhood, arranged marriage, war, and perseverance.

In partnership with The Bushnell's "Local Arts Stage" community digital arts project, dancers and audiences are surrounded by projections filmed in Greece - underwater, in the mountains and in the ruins.

Tickets are $10 for general admission. Tickets can be purchased or reserved by contacting the Casella Theater Box Office from Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at (802) 468-1119.