5:30 PM
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
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SAT
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Improv
5:30 PM
Mainstage
The Journey before the Journey! Following the success of their hit
show, The Illiad, renowned theatre troupe Homer, get to work on their
next play. But as anyone who's experienced success knows, it's not
easy to repeat. Will Homer navigate the ire of the Gods, the blending
of personal and professional relationships, and creative bankruptcy to
create a classic that will outlive everyone and change storytelling
for the rest of time? Feels like a lot of pressure. Presented by Ants
in the Hall, a Detroit based comedy troupe that specializes in
semi-scripted, mostly improvised live performances, you can look
forward to a classic Greek comedy told in a way it's never been told
before. From the point of view of the actors, producers and writers
who made it exist. The Odyssey of Homer is an out of the box comedy
about the double edged sword that is creative success.
The Odyssey of Homer
Show Program - Cast & Creative Team
Amie Burke
Amie Burke is a dynamic performer and creative force from Flint, MI, and a cast member of Ants In The Hall. With over 20 years of experience in radio broadcasting, live event production, and performance, Amie brings a bold, engaging presence to every stage. Her versatile background spans comedy, writing, acting, emceeing, and producing both live and digital content. From creating genre-bending burlesque tributes like TROMAlesque to embodying outrageous characters in productions like Hot for Hamtown, STUPOR, and Edna & Grace vs the Undead, and even hosting and creating a daring late-night style comedy show Wild World of Seks on TST.tv, Amie thrives in pushing creative boundaries. Whether it’s behind the mic, on stage, or in front of the camera, Amie delivers fearless, funny, and unforgettable performances.
Parker Hammon
Parker is extremely excited to bring The Odyssey of Homer to Chicago, the place he was born and lived in for 8 whole months as an infant. Parker has been involved in Detroit's Comedy and Theatre scene for almost a decade as mostly a sketch writer and Director. He recently Wrote and Directed his first 3 act comedy, Turboteen: Live and Reloading but has also Directed more traditional plays like Women Who Drink, an original 2 act comedy with an all female identifying cast and crew (except for Parker) as well as multiple sketch revues. He is also the Director and Tour Manager for Ants in The Hall's Odyssey of Homer Tour and most recently won The Planet Ant's 2025 Colony Fest Improv Tournament with Improvised Cops, a troupe that does improvised episodes of Cops.