In this entrancing play by award-winning playwright Naomi Iizuka, a young refugee named Anon, separated from his mother, journeys through the United States, encountering a wide variety of people—some kind, some dangerous and cruel—as he searches for his family. From a sinister butcher to beguiling barflies to a sweatshop, Anon must navigate through an ever-changing landscape in this adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey. Anon(ymous) is a story of displacement, the search for belonging, hope and resilience, and the power of friendship.
This production is being created through the collaborative efforts of an ensemble of actors comprised of students and staff members from the Princeton University community, with each cast member playing multiple roles. Directed by Bi Jean Ngo with scenic design by Yoshinori Tanokura, costume design by Ariel Wang, sound design by Nathan Leigh, and lighting design by Princeton junior Elena Milliken.
Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc.
Audiences at the Nov. 1 performance are invited to join the cast and crew for an opening night toast with light refreshments.
Conversation with Naomi Iizuka
A conversation with award-winning Anon(ymous) playwright Naomi Iizuka and Barbara Graziosi, Princeton’s Ewing Professor of Greek Language and Literature and Chair of the Classics Department, will be presented on November 7 at 5:30 p.m. in the Berlind Rehearsal Room at McCarter Theatre Center (off the Berlind lobby). Free and open to the public, no tickets or registration required. View conversation details
Tickets & Details
All performances are open to the public; purchased tickets are required:
- $20 general admission
- $10 students
- Princeton students can receive a free ticket to this event through the Passport to the Arts program using their Tiger Tickets
Buy tickets through McCarter Box Office
Directions
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Accessibility
Berlind Theatre is an accessible venue with wheelchair and companion seating available. The November 8 performance will be open captioned. An assistive listening system is available and headphones can be requested from ushers. Visit our Venues and Studios section for accessibility information at our various locations, including Berlind Theatre. Attendees in need of other access accommodations are invited to contact the Lewis Center at 609-258-5262 or email LewisCenter@princeton.edu at least one week in advance of the event date.
