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Seattle Opera.

Odyssey

Odyssey: A Youth Opera for Families

March 1, 2, & 3, 2019

Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center

Youth 18 & under: $5; Adults: $15

Music by Ben Moore
Libretto by Kelley Rourke
Commissioned by The Glimmerglass Festival, 2015

After a glorious victory, Odysseus and his courageous crew face monsters, tempests, sorcery, and the gods themselves during their epic journey home. The Northwest premiere of this new adaptation explores the lines between heroism and recklessness, pride and hubris, perseverance and obstinacy. In recounting this timeless story, the Youth Opera Project examines choices that guide and foster our humanity.

Presented by Seattle Opera and Seattle Public Theater, Odyssey is performed by youth ages 7–18 with a professional chamber orchestra and is geared for audiences of all ages.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children aged 18 and under, but nobody will be turned away for inability to pay. Seating is general admission.

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Performance running time: under an hour.

PERFORMANCE DATES:

Friday, March 1, 2019 7:00 PM    Cornish Playhouse    Buy Tickets   
Add to Calendar 3/1/2019 7:00:00 PM 3/1/2019 7:00:00 PM America/Vancouver Odyssey: A Youth Opera for Families Odyssey: A Youth Opera for Families March 1, 2, & 3, 2019 Cornish Playhouse on Seattle Center Campus After a glorious victory, Odysseus and his courageous crew face monsters, tempests, sorcery, and the gods themselves during their epic journey home. The Northwest premiere of this new adaptation explores the lines between heroism and recklessness, pride and hubris, perseverance and obstinacy. In recounting this timeless story, the Youth Opera Project examines choices that guide and foster our humanity. Presented by Seattle Opera and Seattle Public Theater, Odyssey is performed by youth ages 7-18 with a professional chamber orchestra and is geared for audiences of all ages. Cornish Playhouse

Saturday, March 2, 2019 2:00 PM    Cornish Playhouse    Buy Tickets   
Add to Calendar 3/2/2019 2:00:00 PM 3/2/2019 2:00:00 PM America/Vancouver Odyssey: A Youth Opera for Families Odyssey: A Youth Opera for Families March 1, 2, & 3, 2019 Cornish Playhouse on Seattle Center Campus After a glorious victory, Odysseus and his courageous crew face monsters, tempests, sorcery, and the gods themselves during their epic journey home. The Northwest premiere of this new adaptation explores the lines between heroism and recklessness, pride and hubris, perseverance and obstinacy. In recounting this timeless story, the Youth Opera Project examines choices that guide and foster our humanity. Presented by Seattle Opera and Seattle Public Theater, Odyssey is performed by youth ages 7-18 with a professional chamber orchestra and is geared for audiences of all ages. Cornish Playhouse

Saturday, March 2, 2019 7:00 PM    Cornish Playhouse    Buy Tickets   
Add to Calendar 3/2/2019 7:00:00 PM 3/2/2019 7:00:00 PM America/Vancouver Odyssey: A Youth Opera for Families Odyssey: A Youth Opera for Families March 1, 2, & 3, 2019 Cornish Playhouse on Seattle Center Campus After a glorious victory, Odysseus and his courageous crew face monsters, tempests, sorcery, and the gods themselves during their epic journey home. The Northwest premiere of this new adaptation explores the lines between heroism and recklessness, pride and hubris, perseverance and obstinacy. In recounting this timeless story, the Youth Opera Project examines choices that guide and foster our humanity. Presented by Seattle Opera and Seattle Public Theater, Odyssey is performed by youth ages 7-18 with a professional chamber orchestra and is geared for audiences of all ages. Cornish Playhouse

Sunday, March 3, 2019 2:00 PM    Cornish Playhouse    Buy Tickets   
Add to Calendar 3/3/2019 2:00:00 PM 3/3/2019 2:00:00 PM America/Vancouver Odyssey: A Youth Opera for Families Odyssey: A Youth Opera for Families March 1, 2, & 3, 2019 Cornish Playhouse on Seattle Center Campus After a glorious victory, Odysseus and his courageous crew face monsters, tempests, sorcery, and the gods themselves during their epic journey home. The Northwest premiere of this new adaptation explores the lines between heroism and recklessness, pride and hubris, perseverance and obstinacy. In recounting this timeless story, the Youth Opera Project examines choices that guide and foster our humanity. Presented by Seattle Opera and Seattle Public Theater, Odyssey is performed by youth ages 7-18 with a professional chamber orchestra and is geared for audiences of all ages. Cornish Playhouse

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