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Odyssey theatre cancels Theatre Under the Stars and brings creative magic to the virtual stage!!!

Odyssey theatre cancels Theatre Under the Stars and brings creative magic to the virtual stage!!!

Bonds of Interest   Photo Barb Gray
Arlequin (Mitchel Rose), Crispin (Ross Mullan), El Capitan (Bruce Spinney)

OTTAWA –Odyssey Theatre has made the difficult decision to cancel this summer’s Theatre Under the Stars production in Strathcona Park due to the global health crisis. Rather than going dark, Odyssey will launch A Virtual Odyssey–an innovative digital theatre series to captivateaudiences with creative and interactive online programsfor families, youth, adults and artists.“While we are disappointed not to presentour 35thseason, the safety of our audiences and artists comes first. But I am thrilled to launch an excitingonline theatre series that will bring Odyssey into the homes of our patrons,and reach new audiencesacross Canada. People can help support our artists while enjoyingOdyssey in a whole new way.” says Artistic Director Laurie Steven.

Bringing Professional Theatre Directly Into Your Home Steven, an award-winning director and playwright,along witha talented team of actors, designers and playwrights, are creatingentertaining online programs that will offer something for everyone.Anew podcast seriesis sure to enchant audiences. Odyssey’s Wondrous Talesis an 8-episode podcast where tricksters and sages, villains and heroines will transport you to far away mythic worlds. Writers and actors will perform new Canadian versions of diverse folktales from around the world.

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