Show Notes
After a strange vision, Lucy heads back to her dead-end hometown to hunt for a missing friend. A troublesome discovery leads her into a forbidden territory, home to ancient grudges, baffling curses and a most memorable monster.
A whimsical, mysterious adventure about bridging old and new and getting unstuck. The play was written by folklorist and writer Daniel Peretti and inspired by the Italian tale of the same name by Italo Calvino.
The Feathered Ogre is sponsored by The Embassy of Italy in Canada.
Creative Team for The Feathered Ogre:
- Writer: Daniel Peretti
- Director: Laurie Steven
- Director and Co-Dramaturge: Laurie Steven
- Co-dramaturge: Janet Irwin
- Music Supervisor and Editor: Craig McConnell
- Supervising Sound Designer: Damian Kearns
Cast:
- William Beddoe (Anoon)
- Anurag Choudhury (Paul)
- Erin Eldershaw (Kigva)
- Alix Sideris (Rhiannon)
- Bruce Spinney (Mannie and Series Host)
Advisory: This episode contains coarse language, potentially disturbing magic, excessive alcohol consumption, and animal cruelty. Listener discretion is advised.
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The Belt and the Necklace and the series on our website
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About the series
What do witches, ogres and shape-shifters have in common with dive bars, fashion shows and neighborhood parks? They are all on The Other Path! Classic folk tales meet modern life in this fantasy audio drama series filled with magic, mystery, and danger.
Follow people so desperate to fulfill their dreams, they choose a path that leads them to wrangle with magical forces and creatures straight out of folklore. They will lure you with promises of good fortune but be warned, they’ll lead you into danger. Whatever fate has in store, the other path reveals the unexpected.
Our five dramas by award-winning Canadian writers are inspired by fantastical tales from the past, but set in today’s modern world. From haunting dramas to macabre comedies, these original tales come alive with the voices of professional actors and artfully crafted music and sound.
To find out more about
The Other Path, the artists and upcoming special events, visit our website
www.theotherpath.ca.
About Odyssey Theater
The Other Path was created and directed by Laurie Steven, Artistic Director of Odyssey Theatre, a professional non-profit theatre in Ottawa, Canada. Our imaginative award-winning productions range from satires to epic dramas, to enchanted myths re-envisioned for adult audiences.
Odyssey Theatre operates on the traditional, unceded Territory of the Algonquin, Anishnaabe peoples.
Odyssey Theatre is grateful to the Canada Council, Ontario Arts Council, City of Ottawa, Ontario Trillium Foundation, Ottawa Community Foundation and our wonderful donors for their support.
What is The Other Path?
What do witches, ogres and shape-shifters have in common with dive bars, fashion shows and neighbourhood parks? They are all on The Other Path! Classic folk tales meet modern life in this fantasy audio drama series filled with magic, mystery, and danger created by Odyssey Theatre.
Follow people so desperate to fulfill their dreams, they choose a path that leads them to wrangle with magical forces and creatures straight out of folklore. They lure you with promises of good fortune, but be warned, they’ll lead you into danger. Whatever fate has in store, the other path reveals the unexpected.
Our five dramas by award-winning Canadian writers are inspired by fantastical tales from the past but set in today’s modern world. From haunting dramas to macabre comedies, these original tales come alive with the voices of professional actors and artfully crafted music and sound.