Movies are an outstanding escape, but there is nothing like a live theatrical performance. The energy and interaction you feel with those on stage cannot be found anywhere else. This is why the Pickup Truck Opera is such an exciting opportunity for Rochester!
Mixed Precipitation, a Twin Cities-based performance company, is bringing a fresh take on theater to the Rochester area, but not just any theater, outdoor opera! Like a theatrical ice cream truck, the Pickup Truck Opera will be bringing more than a play; there will be music, treats, and fun for all ages! They are bringing a family-friendly and high-interest production: an adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey, which means there will be mythical monsters, enchanting sirens, battles, and even flesh-eating cyclops. All this adventure will be presented in a variety of music from baroque melodies to Dolly Parton tunes, so not your typical opera. The local productions are free, but there is are suggested donations to help keep gas in the tank and the show on the road.
Register free online or with a donation: Click Here
You can catch the FULL PERFORMANCE on August 14th from 2 to 3:30 PM at Mayo Memorial Park East. It will include three episodes of The Odyssey.
Episode 1: Penelope and the Carnival of Menace
Episode 2: The Voyage of Ulysses
Episode 3: Telemaco Fights Back
If you think the full performance will be a bit much for your littles, there are also POP-UP Performances that are approximately 25-minute “episodes.”
Thursday, August 12
12:00 PM Noon | Central Park
3:30 PM | Goose Egg Park
4:30 PM | Silver Lake East Three Links Park and Playground
Friday, August 13
12:00 PM Noon | Central Park
2:00 PM | Olmsted County Recreation Area at 125 Live
More information about the performances can be found on the Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/156093199944370
