College of Mount Saint Vincent Players Presents Anon(ymous), a Modern Adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey

4/15/2015

Riverdale, N.Y. – The University of Mount Saint Vincent Players, a student theatre club, will present Naomi Iizuka’s Anon(ymous), from April 17-19 in Hayes Auditorium.

Anon(ymous) is a modern adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey. After being separated from his mother, a young refugee named Anon journeys through the United States. Along the way, he navigates through a chaotic, ever-changing landscape, encountering a wide variety of people as he searches for his family.

Performances are at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. All shows are free for University of Mount Saint Vincent students. Tickets for the general public are $3.

The play ties into the College’s ongoing theme to increase awareness and foster activism on the subject of human trafficking. The College will host a one-day conference on human trafficking and modern day slavery, “Migration, Trafficking, and Freedom: We Are All Migrant Peoples,” on Friday, April 24, 2015 in Smith Hall from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

About the University of Mount Saint Vincent
Founded in 1847 by the Sisters of Charity, the University of Mount Saint Vincent offers nationally recognized liberal arts education and a select array of professional fields of study on a landmark campus overlooking the Hudson River. Committed to the education of the whole person, and enriched by the unparalleled cultural, educational and career opportunities of New York City, the College equips students with the knowledge, skills and experiences necessary for lives of achievement, professional accomplishment and leadership in the 21st century.