Argonautika
by Mary Zimmerman

"A thoroughly engaging version of a timelessly entertaining myth as told by a theatrical imagination of mythic proportions."

— SFGATE

"Zimmerman’s adaptation, introduced in 2006, is lively, funny and easy to follow, spoken in conversational, present-day language. We see in this timeless tale our own challenges, temptations, fears and transforming loves. ‘Awake, arise, and be brave in the face of life’s adversity,’ an Argonaut urges, having learned the hard way. Good advice, that."

— L.A. Times

"With great skill for concise storytelling, Zimmerman condenses this epic into 2½ hours – quite an achievement."

— Variety

"All-new, typically smart, fresh, endlessly imaginative and thoroughly enjoyable."

— Chicago Tribune

"Depicting mythical events using puppetry and other simple, theatrical flourishes, Argonautika gracefully flows from episode to episode with injections of humor and a philosophical perspective... As all myths do, this material deals with dark stuff, but somehow, in Zimmerman’s hands, it comes off feeling oddly comforting, even gentle, giving this show the same type of potential appeal – to both sophisticated and mainstream audiences – as Metamorphoses."

— Variety