Once upon a time there was a brave soldier named Odysseus. He ventured out to battle in the Trojan War, but it took eighteen years for him to return home. Students can view this journey filled with unexpected twists this February and early March. The Odyssey, the most read poem ever, has been adapted to fit the Kean stage -- drawing the interest of play goers across the tri-state.

In this captivating story, a man risks his life to return to his family and home. During his perilous journey, Odysseus faces many cruel beasts and immortals such as the Cyclops, the Lotus-Eaters, and Calypso the nymph. With the guidance of the goddess Athena, Odysseus fights the creatures to return home to his wife and son. However, they are many gods that attempt to thwart Odysseus' success.

E.Teresa Choate and Anna DeMers will be directing this Department of Theatre production. It will be performed in Wilkins Theatre. The version is an adaptation from the translation of the Odyssey by Robert Fitzgerald.

Standard tickets are $15. For students, it is $10. Seniors pay $12. The performance dates are as followed: February 24th, 25th and March 2nd, 3rd at 8 p.m. February 25th, 26th and March 3rd at 2 p.m. The question and answer performance with the cast and team will take place on March 1st at 5 p.m.