Director

It’s 1958, and Jack Paar hosts the hottest late-night talk-show on television. His favourite guest? Character actor, pianist, and wild card Oscar Levant. Famous for his witty one-liners, Oscar has a favourite: “There’s a fine line between genius and insanity; I have erased this line.” Tonight, Oscar will prove just that when he appears live on national TV in an episode that Paar’s audience—and the rest of America—won’t soon forget.

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Good Night, Oscar

Barbican Theatre

Juilliard Drama Presents "Mosquitoes"

The Juilliard School

A modern-day retelling of Homer’s classic. Poetry and humor, the ancient tale of the Trojan War and the modern world collide in this captivating theatrical experience. The setting is simple: the empty theater. The time is now: the present moment. The lone figure onstage is a storyteller—possibly Homer, possibly one of the many bards who followed in his footsteps. He is fated to tell this story throughout history.

An Iliad

Burbage Theatre Company

In a radical retelling of Homer’s epic poem, acclaimed director Lisa Peterson and Tony Award-winning actor Denis O’Hare (Take Me Out) craft a work of “pure theater: shocking, glorious, primal, and deeply satisfying” (Time Out New York). O’Hare, who has brought powerful performances to numerous films and featured roles on TV’s The Good Wife and American Horror Story, shapes this breathtaking tour de force into a sweeping account of humanity’s unshakable attraction to violence, destruction, and chaos.

Dock Street Theatre

“Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it,” but who is allowed to tell the story? And what motivates the narrative? In a companion piece to their acclaimed play An Iliad (presented at last year’s Festival to wildly enthusiastic response), co-creators Denis O’Hare and Lisa Peterson now delve into Virgil’s Aeneid to explore the fall of the democratic republic in ancient Rome. In modern language, the play toggles between past and present, illuminating power dynamics that feel as real and resonant today as two millenniums ago. What truths do the classics hold, and what has been obscured?

The Song of Rome

What will you do to go home again? Lisa Peterson’s adaptation of The Odyssey brings new life to this ancient epic. Four young women trapped in the limbo of a refugee camp retell Odysseus’ adventures as they struggle with their own search for a home. A production based on the revelatory new translation by Emily Wilson, its bold theatricality brings new humor and grace to a story we all think we know.

The Acting Company: Odyssey

Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Set in a present-day relocation center for refugees on the Isle of Lesbos, four young women fleeing conflict in Middle Eastern, North African and Eastern European countries await the next step of their quest for home and family. Through the extraordinary characters of this epic tale, the women explore what it is to host a stranger, follow the rules of generosity, question what it means to belong without a “place” to call home, and discover the thrill of adventure at the heart of it all. Odyssey promises to bring bold theatricality, humor, and grace to a story we all think we know.

The Odyssey

The Flynn

**Event Description:**

Join us for a captivating live performance of "The Acting Company: Odyssey," a unique adaptation written and directed by the acclaimed Lisa Peterson. This event is set to take place at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center on Sunday, October 15, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm.

In this innovative rendition of the classic epic, "The Odyssey," adapted from Emily Wilson's groundbreaking translation, Lisa Peterson presents a story of resilience and the quest for home. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of four young women caught in the stasis of a refugee camp, as they weave the tale of Odysseus' perilous journey with their own longing for a place to call home. This production not only reimagines the ancient text but does so with a blend of humor and grace, inviting audiences to see a familiar story through a new lens.

Lisa Peterson, a two-time Obie award winner and recipient of a Lortel Award for her co-written and directed play "An Iliad" in 2012, brings her signature bold theatricality to this production. The performance is suitable for audiences aged 13 and above, making it a perfect cultural outing for families with teenagers.

**Ticket Information:**
- **Pricing:** Tickets range from $25 for limited upper balcony seating to $60 for premium seats. Mahaiwe Members and youth enjoy special discounts, with $5 off each ticket (excluding Premium) and a special rate of $15 for individuals aged 30 and under.
- **Seating Options:** $25 Limited Upper Balcony, $35 Reserved, $50 Preferred, $60 Premium.

**Venue Details:**
- **Location:** Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
- **Contact:** For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center website or call 413-528-0100, Wednesday through Saturday, 12-4pm.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience a timeless epic reimagined for the modern stage. Secure your tickets today and prepare to be transported on a journey that explores the essence of home, identity, and the enduring human spirit.

The Acting Company: “odyssey,” Written And Directed By Lisa Peterson

Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center

An arrogant, proud, and hot-headed military hero, Coriolanus is seduced by the notion of becoming Rome’s ruler, but he must go among the “commoners” he disdains to win their votes. His loathing becomes public, and the people drive this skilled general from Rome and into allegiance with a sworn enemy. Coriolanus now threatens to attack those whom he sought to rule. This rarely-produced play’s themes of ambition, love, family, and power will sizzle in our intimate Anes Theatre.

Coriolanus

Southern Utah University

Timon’s compulsive generosity makes him the most popular man in Athens. The people flatter and praise him, all the while accepting his gifts. Timon is everyone’s best friend—until his wealth is suddenly gone. Destitute and disillusioned with so-called friends who have abandoned him, he turns his back on the world. A play for our times, Timon of Athens is clever, satiric, and deeply moving as it explores friendship, wealth, and the foibles of a materialistic society.

Timon of Athens

Alabama, 1900. Ben and Oscar Hubbard stand to earn millions by funding an industrialized cotton mill. But first they’ll need their calculating sister, Regina, to secure the seed money from her dying husband. When he refuses, the siblings stop at nothing to satisfy their own ambitions and keep the wealth in the family. It is Regina, however, with razor-sharp intellect and diabolical gentility, who is the most ruthless. Ferocious and funny, this celebrated classic takes an absorbing look at all sides of the American Dream.

Director

Lisa Peterson

Events

Past events

Jul 31 - Sep 21, 2025

Good Night, Oscar · Barbican Centre

8 - 11 Nov, 2024

Juilliard Drama Presents "Mosquitoes" · The Juilliard School

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