Todd Almond, Alvin Crawford, et al. Set for Old Globe’s Odyssey

The Old Globe Theatre will present Odyssey, which reimagines Homer’s epic poem as seen through the lens of contemporary San Diego, to run September 30-October 2.

The show is conceived and directed by Lear deBessonet, with music, lyrics, and book by Todd Almond, who will also appear as The Singer.

Alvin Crawford will star as Odysseus and Shelley Thomas will play Penelope/Circe. The performance will also feature over 200 people, including members of St. Stephen’s Church Choir, Culture Shock Dance San Diego, The San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory, The Valhalla High School Percussion Ensemble, and The San Diego Junior Theatre

The creative team includes Tony and Maria Caligagan (choreography), Justin Townsend (sets and lighting), Paul Carey (costumes), and Paul Peterson (sound).

For tickets and information, call 619-23-GLOBE or visit www.TheOldGlobe.org.