<p>&ldquo;As a guest gift for the wonderful wine, I will eat you last,&rdquo; yawns Polyphemus the Cyclops, in Joanne Keegan&rsquo;s wonderous, phantasmagoric comedy based on Homer&rsquo;s epic poem, the <em>Odyssey.</em></p>

<p>Laying down a comedic play for school-age students on a classical substrate may seem ambitious for some, but for others, it is an opportunity to expand the imagination.</p>

<p>The result is more than just a clever piece of drama&mdash;it is an inspired work of art in its own right, a wild ride to open up students&rsquo; dramatic talents and expose them to an age-old classic.</p>

<p><em>The Odyssey</em> provides age-appropriate and accessible material, parts for over twenty students, and strong roles for both male and female actors, all while retaining the flavor of Homer&rsquo;s classic in the context of an original and imaginative play, with adventure, humor, and, of course, a cast of colorful characters!</p>