Get primed for Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival’s 2025 “Undiscovered Countries” season with our Prologue mini-episodes. In this debut, Director of Education and Community Engagement, Kim Carson unpacks Penelope, Alex Bechtel’s genre‑bending musical that finally gives Homer’s steadfast queen her own epic, where waiting becomes heroism and myth meets modern storytelling.
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- Penelope - Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival - One Woman. One Mic. One Epic Night with PENELOPE. A Co-production with Theatre Horizon Music and Lyrics by Alex Bechtel Book by Alex Bechtel, Grace McLean, and Eva Steinmetz Directed by Eva Steinmetz This isn’t just a retelling; it’s a revolution. Running Time: Approximately 70 minutes, with no intermission. Content Advisory: Contains mild adult language and themes. Recommended Age: 13+
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