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TUE · APR 6

Penelope

ft. Alex Bechtel

Milwaukee Youth Theatre· 820 E Knapp St
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A one-woman musical journey through myth with jazz, folk, and indie rock.

Part I

The details

About this event

"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.

From the organizer

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.

Getting in

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Pricing details

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What's It Actually Like?

Energy3/5
ZenMosh Pit
ArtsyIntimateSpiritualExperimental

Music

JazzFolkIndie
Loud

Who'll Be There

Likely a mix of theater-goers, including local creatives, artsy individuals, and those who appreciate storytelling through music. The audience may skew towards adults, particularly those in their 20s to 50s, who enjoy cultural events.

How the Room Feels

Seated throughoutQuiet expected

What You'll Leave With

A memoryA shifted mood

Who It's For

Social style:
Audience-style
Energy needed:
Sit back and receive

Part II · The feel

How it feels

The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.

The room

Library rules. Whispers and a calm body — this is not a talking-out-loud room.

Seated throughoutQuiet expected

The crowd

Audience-shaped. You watch; the room is not here to talk to you.

You'll leave with

A memory
A shifted mood

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