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BEOWULF: THE FIRST AVENGER is an original adaptation of one of the oldest and most important epic poems of Old English literature. Conceived and written by Alex Drinnen and Dennis E. Perkins, this exciting rendition tells the tale of the great Geat warrior Beowulf who saves the Kingdom of the Danes from not only the greedy ravages of the monster Grendel but also his equally fierce and vengeful mother.  After his victories, Beowulf returns to his homeland to become King of his people where he will face monsters of his very own. Staged by KCT Artistic Director, Dennis E. Perkins, the epic scope of this tale about heroics, ethics, and the goodness of Kings will come to life through a visually dramatic presentation in the tradition of Total Theatre.

"This project is being supported in whole or in part, by federal award number 21.027 awarded to Knox County by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Arts & Culture Alliance."