· Naomi Iizuka's Anon(ymous) tells the story of Anon, a kid on a quest to reunite with their mother. Across oceans, factories, and memories— and drawing on Homer's The Odyssey— the play explores what belonging mean both to Anon and to the audience with the help of a memorable cast of characters from all walks of life. Steinbach Theatre. Naomi Iizuka’s brutal and beautiful play Anon (ymous), a powerful retelling of Homer’s epic Odyssey, explores ancient themes of identity, coming-of-age, and the shifting nature of home, in the face of displacement. This visually and verbally stunning script is the perfect vehicle for a large cast of multi-generational, diverse performers. 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 Odyssey. Drama. |. 90 minutes. 6 f, 5 m ( actors possible: f, m) Set: Minimal unit set. Standard Edition ISBN:
The Playwright: Naomi Iizuka Naomi Iizuka is a nationally recognized contemporary playwright and also serves as head of the MFA Playwrighting program at the University of California, San Diego. Iizuka's work discusses memory and ways of seeing, and often utilizes elements from various forms of media. Her plays focus on the moments during. ANON(ymous) by Naomi Iizuka A School of Theatre virtual play production. In this reimaging of Homer's Odyssey, a young refugee called Anon journeys through the United States in search of his family. He encounters a wide variety of people some kind, some dangerous, and some cruel. There will also be a week of on demand streaming from 4/19 - 4/ Anon(ymous) by Naomi Iizuka (34) Productions () Drama | 90 minutes 6 f, 5 m ( actors possible: f, m) Set: Minimal unit set.
Anon book. Read reviews from world’s largest community for readers. Anon (ymous) is a contemporary re-imagining of Homer’s Odyssey by Naomi Iizuka. Separated from his mother, a young refugee called Anon journeys through the United States in search of his family, encountering a wide variety of people - some kind, some dangerous, and some cruel. At a time when our country is wrestling with the issue of. Produced by ODURep, Directed by Katherine Hammond. Naomi Iizuka re-imagines Homer's epic hero Odysseus as a displaced and wary young refugee grappling with fabulous, but contemporary, monsters in this epic tale of finding one's way home. When asked why she chose to leave her Odyssean character nameless—he's called Anon, and uses made-up names.
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