Penelope

Penelope  

Music, Lyrics & Arrangements by Alex Bechtel
Book by Alex Bechtel, Grace McLean, Eva Steinmetz 

November 29 – December 21 

A mythic folk-pop musical about becoming your own hero when you have a broken heart.

Penelope has been waiting…and waiting…and waiting for her husband, Odysseus, to return from a decade-long war. Given the rest of the soldiers came home years ago—forgive her, but she’s going to need a drink while she tells you about it. Penelope confides in us about her loneliness, her son’s disappearance, her suitors, her gods, her faith in her marriage—and ultimately, the faith that she must have in herself. So go ahead and grab a drink too, and listen to this ancient tale made new: A woman wondering who she is if she’s alone, and discovering that she has, is, and will always be complete, with her husband by her side or otherwise. 

Featuring Chelsea LeValley as Penelope. LeValley recently finished the North American Broadway National Tour of Come From Away and is returning to ArtsWest’s stage after playing Jane in Jane Eyre in 2018. She will be joined onstage with a five-piece onstage band: piano, viola, violin, cello, & percussion.

“Penelope’s cleverness, patience, and resilience is on full display in this highly entertaining musical” – Theatermania 

Experience Penelope from a cabaret table!

This environmental seating allows you to be even closer to the action as Penelope weaves her story with the help of a five-piece onstage band!
There is no audience participation in Penelope. Cabaret seating offers a different perspective to take in this intimate, heartfelt story with a soaring score.

Cast 

Penelope ….. Chelsea LeValley

Creative Team

Director ………………………. Kelly Kitchens
Music Director …………..… Mathew Wright
Stage Manager …………… Michael Paul
Swing Stage Manager …… Cristine Reynolds
Scenic Designer …………. Julia Welch
Costumes Designer …..… Chelsea Cook
Lighting Designer …………Christopher Mumaw
Sound Designer …….…… Erik Siegling