Odyssey and the flowers of the sun

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Set in a world shattered by war, Odyssey and the Flowers of the Sun follows a young girl’s mythic journey through grief, memory, and the land of the dead after she is separated from her mother during the destruction of Ithaca. Guided by the blind soothsayer Tiresias, Odyssey travels across distant lands inspired by the traditions, music, and folklore of the Huasteca region of Mexico in search of the mysterious Flowers of the Sun, encountering wandering spirits, roadside memorials, mischievous ravens, and souls longing for peace. Blending movement, ritual, live music, and poetic storytelling, the play reimagines Homer’s Odyssey through the lens of migration, Día de los Muertos, and remembrance, becoming a powerful story about loss, resilience, and the enduring bond between the living and the dead. Artistic Director Miguel Loyola Directed by Mia Jurkunas and Miguel Loyola Assistant Director Olivia Talian Written by Miguel Loyola Writing Consultant Mia Jurkunas