![]() Penelope looks back on her life from Hades in present day, weaving an analogy of “spinning her own thread” into the story as she confesses to her own faults and recounts her version of the Trojan War in “The Odyssey.” As her husband fights in a 10-year war and takes another 10 years to return home, Penelope deals with her own issues in Ithaca’s palace which lead to the inevitable death of 12 maids that remain her only friends while her husband is away. ![]() ![]() 9.ĭirected by Sara Rodriguez, “The Penelopiad” takes the audience through the life of Odysseus’ wife Penelope as she examines themes of injustice, female identity and responsibility with regards to her own life. UCI Drama Department’s cleverly-crafted production of “The Penelopiad” brought empowered female storytelling to the Claire Trevor Theater during its run from Feb. ![]()
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