Upcoming: The Odyssey, A Rock Version by Freddy Carnes, City Theatre, July 9 - 19

On Monday, July 6, on KOOP's weekly radio show on Austin area musical theatre Lisa Sheps featured Freddy Carnes and his wife Olga Kams Carnes, who are presenting his original rock musical The Odyssey: A Rock Musical as part of City Theatre's Summer Acts! festival. Click on the show's logo, below, for a link to the audio file (streaming audio, about one hour).

From the website for News 8 Austin: Freddy Carnes Productions presents "The Odyssey: A Rock Musical". Freddy Carnes has adapted the classic poem by Homer with 11 new songs including "Poseidon, God of Wind and Sea", "You Have Your Father's Spirit", "Ithaka" and "Bend the Bow'.

The story is about Odysseus (who is a prisoner on Calypso's Island) trying to get home to his wife Penelope and his son Telemachus. Once he is released from the Island with Athena's help he must face 100 blood-thirsty suitors (including the evil Antinoos) hell-bent on killing Telemachus and marrying the sweet Penelope.

This production features a cast of 14 with Matt Hislope as Telemachus, Summer Hamende as Penelope, KD Sperling as Athena, Evan J. Kelley as Antinoos and Freddy Carnes as Odysseus.

Upcoming: Summer Acts! Festival, City Theatre, July 9 - 19

From the City Theatre website:

Summer Acts! festival
at the City Theatre
3823 Airport Road


2009 Participating Shows

The Odyssey – A Rock Musical
Freddy Carnes Productions
TH9@9, SA11@12, SA11@8, SU12@4, MO13@9, SA18@6
A retelling of the classic story by Homer of Odysseus’ journey home to his family. His son Telemachus and wife Penelope have their own journey and they fend off evil suitors hell-bent on killing the son and marrying the wife.
The new musical has a rock score and ancient story.
512-891-8387/freddycarnes@yahoo.com


Home(less) Economics
Austin New Music Workshop
FR10@7, SA11@2, SU12@12, TU14@9, SA18@8, SU19@2
Three marketing students. One homeless man. Two worlds collide in this musical comedic drama.
512-567-8202/austinnmw@gmail.com/www.austinnewmusicworkshop.com


All’s Well That Ends Well
The Polish Thespian Workshop
TH9@7, SA11@6, SU12@8, TH16@9, SA18@12, SU19@4
This Shakespearean comedy that reveals no matter how pitch black the darkness, love always triumphs and conquers all.
512-740-9839/kkarwoski8288@yahoo.com


Don’t Stop Me Now
Maggie Gallant
SA11@10, SU12@6, TU14@7, FR17@7, SA18@4, SU19@12
WWFD (What Would Freddie Do)? Sonya’s choices in fashion, jobs, and boyfriends revolve around her obsession with Queen lead singer, Freddie Mercury. Sonya is in for some surprises.
512-585-5698/maggie@2badmice.com/www.maggiegallant.com



A Different Kind of Sketch Show
Laugh Pack Productions
MO13@7, WE15@9, TH16@7, FR17@9, SA18@10, SU19@8
Original sketch comedy show featuring the internet sensation “3 Guys Watching TV”.
512-617-1983/daniel.sawtelle@gmail.com


Rabbit Hole
Dancing Cat Circle
FR10@9, SA11@4, SU12@2, WE15@7, SA18@2, SU19@6
Austin premier and winner of the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for drama, David Lindsay-Abaire’s critically acclaimed play about loss, heartbreak and forgiveness. Becca and Howie have everything a family could want, until a life-shattering accident turns their world upside down. This masterpiece is an honest look at domestic tragedy and the healing power of love, laughter, and life affirming testament to the endurance of the human spirit.
352-871-8224/info@citytheatreaustin.org