# Tales of Olympus: A Greek Myth Musical

## Metadata

- Slug: tales-of-olympus
- Type: Full-length Musical
- Genre: Comedy
- Acts: 2 acts
- Duration: 60–90 minutes
- Cast: Small (1-6)
- Cast Summary: 3f, 3m
- Movement Requirements: Flexible
- Technical Requirements: Flexible
- Performing Groups: Theatre for Young Audiences
- Primary Image: https://content.uproartheatrics.com/fglttm54cq5t17cs7wc4vr30pjbe
- Album Cover: https://content.uproartheatrics.com/obml1yxzj80jrxd6kauoxpfzx9u1

---

## Authors

- Book, Music & Lyrics by Min Kahng (author slug: min-kahng)

## Overview

The Greek gods have a problem: nobody’s paying attention anymore. Mortals are glued to their high-tech distractions, and the stories of Olympus are fading fast. The solution: go down and fetch an enthusiastic but nerdy 11-year-old Jason to be their bard. Will he have the guts to overcome his stage fright and carry on the storytelling tradition? (Yes. The answer is yes.)
*Tales of Olympus: A Greek Myth Musical* is a high-energy adventure that brings Greek mythology to life with toe-tapping theatrical flair. From gods and heroes to monsters and mischief, beloved myths are reimagined as dynamic musical numbers woven together by the tale of a young boy discovering the power of storytelling. Funny, fast-paced, and full of heart, this ensemble-driven show invites young audiences to take a romp through the stories of Pandora, Arachne, Icarus, and more while celebrating imagination, courage, and the timeless magic of mythology.
 "I love Greek myths, and this musical does a fantastic job of bringing them to life for young audiences. The songs are fun and clever, the characters are familiar but still fresh, and I love the urgency Kahng gives these gods and goddesses in modern times." —playwright [Rachel Bublitz](https://rachelbublitz.com/)
**looking for two shorter versions? [Click here!](https://www.uproartheatrics.com/shows/tales-of-olympus-one-act)**

## Cast

| Name | Description | Vocals |
| ---- | ---- | ---- |
| JASON | A twelve year-old, socially awkward boy. | bari-tenor |
| CALLIOPE | The muse of epic poetry, optimistic and determined. | mezzo with a high C |
| HERMES | The messenger god, quick-witted and quippy. | bass-bari |
| APHRODITE | The goddess of love and beauty, big-hearted and quirky. | mezzo or soprano |
| ATHENA | The goddess of wisdom (among other things), principled and snobbish. | alto or mezzo |
| ZEUS | The king of the gods, arrogant and self-important. | baritone or tenor |

## Instrumentation

Each license comes with performance tracks. Rehearsal resources: Soundcloud link with tracks, piano/vocal score, and vocal only score.

**Orchestra Size**: Performance Tracks

## Materials

### Included with materials fee:

| Name | Description |
| ---- | ----------- |
| Digital scripts | For all cast and crew members |
| Piano Vocal Score |  |
| Vocals Only Score |  |
| Performance Tracks | Performance tracks for every song in the show, provided as mp3s and a SoundCloud link for cast and crew rehearsals. |

### Available for additional fee:

| Name | Description |
| ---- | ----------- |
| 60-Minute Talkback with the Creator | A 60-minute Zoom/Google Meet with  the show's creator. Licensees and guests can ask questions, share experiences, and hear about the artistic journey of the show and creative team. This can be scheduled before or after the performances. If we are unable to make scheduling work, the cost will be refunded. |
| Video Recording License | License to create an archival recording of the show that may be distributed to the cast and crew. This does not allow publicly posting the performance. |

## Production Images

| URL | Caption | Credit |
| --- | ------- | ------ |
| https://content.uproartheatrics.com/3k6gq83a5xovk6r0idnsmysun0on | Vince Rodriguez, Chrissy Brooks: Bay Area Children's Theatre | Joshua Posamentier |
| https://content.uproartheatrics.com/kk8wgduopdmz9bdpi52xzd78idm1 | Steven Shear, Michelle Drexler, Vince Rodriguez: Bay Area Children's Theatre | Joshua Posamentier |
| https://content.uproartheatrics.com/blrk6suvpyh4fe6lmdd4h5g4dwdy | Chrissy Brooks, Steven Shear, Michelle Drexler, Min Kahng, Lauren Spencer: Bay Area Children's Theatre | Joshua Posamentier |
| https://content.uproartheatrics.com/7quh2z93dhj7jy5nbglqwcratray | Steven Shear, Vince Rodriguez: Bay Area Children's Theatre | Joshua Posamentier |
| https://content.uproartheatrics.com/6ghnwehm6a1jtx0hkgm8ox75pf6t | Lauren Spencer, Steven Shear, Michelle Drexler: Bay Area Children's Theatre | Joshua Posamentier |