Penelope spends most of the 24 books of Homer’s “Odyssey” waiting. While her husband, Odysseus ... Odyssey,” which was commissioned by ART and begins performances Feb. 9 at the Loeb ...

A key scene where Odysseus and Penelope finally reunite is emotionally powerful, showcasing the ache of absence and war. From Troy to O Brother, Where Art Thou? to even The SpongeBob SquarePants ...

Bechtel and his collaborators have set this telling as a cabaret in what appear to be the final days of Odysseus’ absence. Through song and storytelling, Penelope fills in the backstory for ...