"Sing in me, Muse, and through me tell the story
of that man skilled in all ways of contending,
the wanderer, harried for years on end..."
In Mary Zimmerman’s sweeping adaptation of Homer’s classic adventure, our hero Odysseus undergoes an epic journey to return to his own kingdom after the fall of Troy. He’ll have to overcome witches, mythological beasts and the gods themselves if he ever hopes to see his wife and son again.
Since 1958, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival has delighted audiences with professional theatre on the CU Boulder campus. Complete your Colorado summer with Shakespeare under the stars in the historic Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre—complimentary seatbacks included.
COVID-19 updates
Plans for the 2021 season are subject to the permissible event guidelines from public health officials and the university that will be in place at the time of the performances. We will provide details about all COVID-19 protocols as they become available. Learn more
Performance dates and times
Friday, July 9, 8 p.m. (preview)
Saturday, July 10, 8 p.m.
Tuesday, July 13, 7 p.m.
Friday, July 16, 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 17, 8 p.m.
Wednesday, July 21, 7 p.m.
Thursday, July 22, 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 25, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, July 27, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 28, 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 31, 8 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 5, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 13, 8 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 14, 8 p.m.
Buying options
"The Odyssey" is sold out.
Program
Attending an outdoor show in the Boulder foothills can be unpredictable. Come prepared to enjoy the adventure by reviewing our weather policy and attire suggestions. Learn more
Artistic Team
Teri Wagner
Projection Designer
Iain Court
Projection Designer
Jon Dunkle
Scenic Design (inspiration)
Shannon McKinney^
Lighting Designer
Anne Penner
Queen
Jeffrey Parker
Voice and Text Coach
Meghan Anderson Doyle
Meghan Anderson Doyle
Sylvia Gregory
Casting Director
Ken Travis^
Sound Designer
Erika Randall
Choreographer
Tim Orr
Director / Producing Artistic Director
Matt Grevan* *
Stage Manager
Laurie Keith
Director, The Tempest
Amanda Giguere
CSF Director of Outreach
Josue Miranda
Translator
Cast
Stephanie Saltis
As cast
Jessica Robblee* *
Benvolio
Sean Michael Cummings
Silvius/Charles/Ensemble Musician
Jeffrey Parker
Voice and Text Coach
Scott Coopwood* *
Brutus
Rick Mireles* *
Assistant Stage Manager
Michael Anthony Tatmon
Halitherses / Menelaus / Eurymachus
Rodney Lizcano* *
Pistol/Montjoy
Chloe McLeod
Essie Carmichael
Leslie O'Carroll* *
Audley
Christian Ray Robinson
Messenger/Percy/Philip
Maya Camille Boyd
As cast
Daniel Crumrine
Swing
Greta Hooston
As cast
Mark Ragan
Aeolus / Laertes
Seth Palmer Harris
Leodes / Neoman / Eumaeus
Christian Tripp
As cast
Jacob Dresch* *
Autolycus / Servant / Ensemble
Sean Scrutchins* *
Ross / Keeper
Director
Tim Orr
Director / Producing Artistic Director
