Odyssey Express
Touring Theatre Co.
proudly starting our 2nd season!
Our Mission:
The Odyssey Express Touring Theatre Company intends to mix the traditions of good storytelling, puppetry, history, and education--all within a theatrical and thematic context. We want to:
Provide children with exposure to the arts in order to develop a lifelong respect for creativity and the theatre.
Build relationships with educators in order to support their work.
Entertain, inform, and inspire children of all ages.
All shows include a Q&A immediately following the performance!
Educational supplements available for download!
Inquiries & Bookings:
773.784.5090
800.784.6940
Shows Available for Fall 2002
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Hercules is made to perform labors in atonement for past wrongs. As he conquers various impossibilities and beasts, he learns that brute strength alone can't get him through life, and that lashing out in violence does not work. Hercules must make his brain as strong as his muscles.
Cindy's Fella is a new twist on an old favorite. In our up-tempo musical version, Cindy still has to contend with her evil stepmother, and she still longs to dance with the handsome prince at the ball. Cindy's fairy god-uncle, however, warns her to be herself and not to judge people on their outward appearances, but rather look into their hearts.
by Gene Kozlowski
Aesop Nonstop! is an enticing mix of high-energy theatrical performances and many of the most famous fables in the world. You won’t want your students to miss our amazing new show filled with Aesop’s universal morals.
Brad
Lawrence holds an M.F.A. in acting from Western Illinois University and a
B.A. in theatre from Truman State University. His resume includes major roles
from contemporary, classical, and musical genres, and he has taught Shakespeare,
acting, and theatre studies at the college level. The Odyssey Express is his
second experience with theatre for children, and he is currently trying to find
his 15 minutes of fame somewhere in Chicago.
Jill
Matarelli has been acting since she was in the third grade. She received her
B.A. in acting/theatre from Illinois State University in '97. While attending
ISU she worked for Walt Disney World on their college program and later as a
cast member. Jill is an Advanced Actor/Combatant certified by the Society of
American Fight Directors. She completed her M.F.A. in acting, with a
concentration in movement, from Western Illinois University.
Rob
O'Brien was first bitten by the theatre bug in grade school thanks to a very
gracious teacher. He continued his love for the arts through to his college days
at St. Ambrose University, where he graduated with a B.A. in English, speech,
and theatre secondary education. After teaching high school, Rob went on to
complete his Master of Fine Arts degree in directing with a secondary concentration in
costuming from Western Illinois University.