The Greek gods have a problem: nobody’s paying attention anymore. Mortals are glued to their high-tech distractions, and the stories of Olympus are fading fast. The solution: go down and fetch an enthusiastic but nerdy 11-year-old Jason to be their bard. Will he have the guts to overcome his stage fright and carry on the storytelling tradition? (Yes. The answer is yes.)
Tales of Olympus: A Greek Myth Musical is a high-energy adventure that brings Greek mythology to life with toe-tapping theatrical flair. From gods and heroes to monsters and mischief, beloved myths are reimagined as dynamic musical numbers woven together by the tale of a young boy discovering the power of storytelling. Funny, fast-paced, and full of heart, this ensemble-driven show invites young audiences to take a romp through the stories of Pandora, Arachne, Icarus, and more while celebrating imagination, courage, and the timeless magic of mythology."I love Greek myths, and this musical does a fantastic job of bringing them to life for young audiences. The songs are fun and clever, the characters are familiar but still fresh, and I love the urgency Kahng gives these gods and goddesses in modern times." --playwright Rachel Bublitz
JASON
A twelve year-old, socially awkward boy.
bari-tenor
CALLIOPE
The muse of epic poetry, optimistic and determined.
mezzo with a high C
HERMES
The messenger god, quick-witted and quippy.
bass-bari
APHRODITE
The goddess of love and beauty, big-hearted and quirky.
mezzo or soprano
ATHENA
The goddess of wisdom (among other things), principled and snobbish.
alto or mezzo
ZEUS
The king of the gods, arrogant and self-important.
baritone or tenor
Each license comes with performance tracks. Rehearsal resources: Soundcloud link with tracks, piano/vocal score, and vocal only score.