Odyssey
Theatre Ensemble was formed in February of 2002 by a
group of directors, performers, and designers with the
desire to produce meaningful theatre through a working
collaboration of artists. From actor to administrator,
every member of OTE has the capability to develop as
creators and bring their unique stories to life. As
a company, we believe that the process is just as important
as the product—the community as essential as the individual.
Our objective is to create innovative theatrical experiences
to share with our audience, and tell stories which explore
the timeless needs and struggles of the human experience.
By integrating the evolution of North American as well
as world cultures, we strive to explore classical, contemporary,
and new works using a broad array of theatrical styles.
In employing a diverse background of these performance
styles and methodologies, we seek to revitalize the
invaluable voice of the theatre community through our
productions and educational outreach programs.
Due to the fact that we are a company run largely by
women, we also endeavor to promote the continued advancement
of women in theatre—as actors, musicians, playwrights,
designers, writers and directors. We are women interested
in work that has impact, relevance, and inspires us
toward change.
The company's first production, Antony & Cleopatra,
debuted at the Brooklyn Lyceum in October of 2002. Their
new works development program, New Journeys, kicked
off with the world premier of Losing Ground in
summer of 2003, and a workshop of Sharkey's Night
in September 2003. OTE was invited to partipate in Feed
the Herd's Stampede Festival in February of 2004, for
which they produced the world premieres of Dancing
Through Neverland and SUBconscious, along
with a reading of Manuel Puig's Kiss of the Spider
Woman. They were invited to participate in Jean
Cocteau Repertory's Off Off Bowery Festival in July
2005, for which they are producing Othello,
by William Shakespeare.
Odyssey Theatre Ensemble is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit
organization.
Odyssey Theatre Ensemble
145 E. 15th St, Ste 12C
New York, NY 10003
646.498.8108
info@OdysseyEnsemble.com
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