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Watch The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman at Villard Square Branch. Free classic movie with a light snack, June 17.
A one-woman musical journey through myth with jazz, folk, and indie rock.
"Penelope" brings a modern twist to the classic tale of Odysseus's wife, offering a unique blend of storytelling and music. This one-woman show features a dynamic range of songs from jazz to indie rock, capturing the essence of Penelope's wait with humor and depth. The intimate setting of the Herro-Franke Studio Theater enhances the personal connection, making each performance feel like a shared secret.
Directed by Laura Braza, the production highlights Penelope's cleverness and resilience, inviting the audience to explore themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. With a bourbon in hand and a three-piece band, Penelope's journey is both entertaining and thought-provoking, perfect for those who appreciate innovative theater.
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Step into Penelope, where myth, music and theater collide in a captivating one-woman journey. The legendary wife of Odysseus waits, weaves and wrestles with love, loss and life on the edge of the sea. With a bourbon in hand and a three-piece band, she shares her heartache, humor and unshakable resolve with songs ranging from jazz to folk to indie rock. Confiding in us about her son, her suitors, and the faith she must place in herself, this ancient tale is reborn for a modern audience. Penelope is funny, heartfelt and utterly alive, asking what it truly means to wait for the ones we love.