Ancient myth and teen angst collide in this high-voltage rock musical adapted from Rick Riordan’s best-selling novel, where young people learn that the things that make people different are what makes them strong.
Demigod Percy Jackson has always struggled with fitting in. When his single mom must send him where she can’t follow, he ends up at a summer camp for kids like him – half Greek god, half mortal. Joined by a daughter of Athena trying to prove her worth and a satyr trying to make up for past tragedies, the trio journeys into the underworld and back to reclaim Zeus’s stolen lightning bolt and stop a war between the gods. With a whole host of mythological creatures chasing after them, can these unlikely heroes shoulder the fate of the world? Maybe Percy can finally find a place where he belongs…if he doesn’t die first. This electric coming-of-age story will resonate with anyone who’s had trouble finding the courage to stand strong in a world full of monsters.
In this heartfelt saga for all ages, creators Joe Tracz and Rob Rokicki prove that the pen may in fact be mightier than the sword. Andy Christensen directs, with choreography by Courtney Fero, scenic design by Tyler Smith, costume design and puppetry construction by Amanda Cardwell-Aiken, and lighting design by Larry Larsen. The Lightning Thief will be stage-managed by Jae Renette in fulfillment of her senior capstone, and University of Portland students will join forces to play a chorus of characters.
“Bring on the monsters!”