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Performance Dates: November 6-9, 2025
Four public performances at Governors State University’s Sherman Hall.
An Arts in Education performance will occur the morning of November 6th for local schools.
ABOUT THE PLAY:
Separated from his mother, a young refugee called Anon journeys through the United States, encountering a wide variety of people — some kind, some dangerous and cruel — as he searches for his family. From a sinister one-eyed butcher to beguiling barflies to a sweatshop, Anon must navigate through a chaotic, ever-changing landscape in this entrancing adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey.
ABOUT THE PRODUCTION:
This is a live production in front of an audience. All rehearsals will be held on campus with most occurring in Sherman Hall.
*This is a non-paying production.
AUDITIONS:
First round of auditions will be held in-person in Sherman Hall (E1530) at Governors State University on Monday, September 15th and Tuesday, September 16th.
Callbacks will be held on Thursday, September 18th.
CONTACT:
For further information or to express interest working backstage (we need all kinds of assistance!), contact Production Manager, Staci Corum at scorum@govst.edu
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Material to Prepare:
Auditioners are to complete the audition form prior to audition day.
Character Type/Restrictions:
Auditions are open to students and non-students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Previous theatre experience is not necessary.
CHARACTERS:
Anon: The protagonist, a young refugee separated from his mother during their journey to the US. He is a modern-day Odysseus figure.
Nemasani: Anon's mother, who is working in a sweatshop while searching for her son. She is a modern-day Penelope.
Naja: A goddess who acts as a protector and guide for Anon, similar to Athena in the Odyssey.
Mr. Mackus: The sleazy manager of the sweatshop where Nemasani works, a parallel to the suitors in the Odyssey.
Belen: An immigrant and one of Anon's friends, who lost her father.
Pascal: Another of Anon's friends, an adventurous and somewhat reckless immigrant.
Senator Laius: A powerful figure in the US city, a parallel to Menelaus.
Helen Laius: The Senator's wife, who is intrigued by Nemasani's story.
Mr. Zyclo: A one-eyed butcher who eats people, a modern-day Cyclops.
Strygal: A human trafficker.
Serza: A bartender.
Ignacio: Belen's deceased father, who appears as a ghost.
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