Poseidon makes his point to Athena in the upcoming drama, The Idi-Odyssey, presented by McKenzie High School Theater.

McKenzie High School Theater presents The Idi-Odyssey during two performances on April 12 and 13 at the school’s theatre.

The cast and staff have worked hard to present the drama to the public at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 12 and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 13.

The cast includes: Tommy Sam (Edgar), Kristen Mitchell (Kristen), Chris Ventura (Clay), Kristin Hughes (Lenore), Hannah Scruton (Dr. Hamilton), Stephen O’Neill (Homer), Elizabeth Russell (Penelope), Anthony Mattox (Telemachus), Keenan Bannon (Antinous), Chase Clayton (Eurymachus), Jordan Reid (Odysseus), Stephen O’Neill (Zeus), Sarah Edwards (Athena), Clint Mealer (Poseidon), Chris Bush (King of Phaeacians), Kristen Crocker (Hermes), Ashlee Hampton (Servant 1), Kelsie Poore (Servant 2), Samii Butler (Servant 3), Anna Cary (Lettuce Eater 1), Victoria Motheral (Lettuce Eater 2), Mandy Watkins (Lettuce Eater 3), John David Russell (Crewman 1), Christopher Johnson (Crewman 2), Kelsey Cooper (Circe), Ryan Ferrell (Tiresias), Kelsey Chandler (Eurycleia), Tyler Cary (Suitor 1), Andrew Webb (Suitor 2), and Jessica Neisler (Mrs. Ferguson).

The Idi-Odyssey is a farce of Homer’s story of The Odyssey. In this modern twist, the story is set in a classroom as a teacher tutors a group of students on Homer’s story. Even the characters have been transformed to modern day. Poseidon wears a floatie and flippers. Telemachus is a wimp, who carries a blankie and teddy bear. Homer, the poet of the original story, is compared to Homer Simpson –beer belly and all. Hermes is an airhead UPS person. The farce does not contain any Lotus Eaters, rather hippie-like Lettuce Eaters. All these characters come to life as Dr. Hamilton, the classroom teacher, lectures the students, who include a sports jock, nerd, cheerleader, and Goth.

Why does Athena have to give Poseidon some Tic Tacs? Come see The Idi-Odyssey at the McKenzie High School Theatre to find out.

Tickets are $5.00 for kindergarten students through adults. Pre-schoolers are admitted free of charge. Tickets are available in the McKenzie High School office.

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