Ladies and gentlemen, hold onto your seats and prepare for a theatrical journey like none other. From April 11^th to 13^th, the St. Paul’s High School Dramatic Society will be bringing to life Homer’s timeless epic, “The Odyssey”.

At the heart of the story lies, Odysseus, the King of the Greek island of Ithaca. Set after the events of Homer’s Iliad, the play chronicles Odysseus’ perilous attempt to return home following the Greek victory after the Trojan War. As he travels home, our hero faces a series of challenges that test his wit, courage, and resilience. From fierce encounters with the gods to navigating the treacherous waters with the buffoonery of his half-witted sailors, Odysseus experiences it all.

On its own, Odysseus’s quest is a rollercoaster ride of excitement and danger, but the drama does not end there. Back in Ithaca, Odysseus’s faithful wife Penelope and their son Telemachus attempt to hold down the fort, holding on to hope that after 20 years missing, Odysseus is still alive. However, barbaric suitors have taken over their palace, each trying to win Penelope’s hand. 

Homer’s tale of the Odyssey is a classic piece of Greek mythology and a tale beloved through the millennia. Now, the question still stands: will he make it back to his beloved family and kingdom in one piece? There’s only one way to find out. From action to magic to romance to political intrigue, the Odyssey has something for everyone. To find out whether Odysseus makes it back alive, and if Penelope and Telemachus can hold off the rebellious suitors, come watch the show at Murray Hall on April 11^th, 12^th, or 13^th for the thrill of a lifetime.