World premiere of ‘Lysistrata Unbound’

World premiere of Lysistrata Unbound — In this newly imagined, dramatic version of Aristophanes’ Lysistrata by acclaimed playwright Eduardo Machado, an aristocratic Athenian matron is crushed by fateful events and gradually transformed into the most celebrated anti-war activist of the ancient world. Two-time Emmy-nominated and SAG Award-winning actress Brenda Strong (Lillian Luthor on Supergirl, Mary Alice Young on Desperate Housewives and, most recently, Bryce Walker’s mother on Season 2 of 13 Reasons Why) stars in the title role. The production is a collaboration between Odyssey Theatre Ensemble and Not Man Apart—Physical Theatre Ensemble.

WHO:
• Conceived by John Farmanesh-Bocca and Eduardo Machado
• Written by Eduardo Machado
• Directed by John Farmanesh-Bocca
• Starring Jo Bateman, Jason Caceres, Laura Covelli, Vito D’Ambrosio, Apollo Dukakis, Laura Emanuel, Sierra Fisk, Aaron Hendry, Steven Jasso, Casey Maione, Sydney A. Mason, Dash Pepin, Briana Price, Brenda Strong, Jones Welsh, Cynthia Yelle
• Produced by Beth Hogan and Ron Sossi in association with Gloria Levy
• Presented by the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble, Ron Sossi Artistic Director

WHEN:
June 9 – Aug. 4:
• Fridays at 8 p.m.:  July , 27; Aug. 3
• Saturdays at 8 p.m.: July  28; Aug.4
• Sundays at 2 p.m.:  July 29
*Post-show discussions on Fri., June 29; Wed., July 11; and Wed. July 25
**The third Friday of every month is wine night at the Odyssey: enjoy complimentary wine and snacks and mingle with the cast after the show.

WHERE:
Odyssey Theatre
2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90025

HOW:
• (310) 477-2055 ext. 2 or www.OdysseyTheatre.com
• Visit us on facebook: www.facebook.com/OdysseyTheatre
• Follow us on twitter: @OdysseyTheatre_ and instagram: @odysseytheatre

TICKET PRICES:
• $30-$35
• “Tix fo $10” available on Friday, June 15 and Wednesday, July 11
• Discounted tickets available for seniors, students and patrons under 30