Odyssey Unscripted

Send us Fan Mail Join Ian, Natalie, and Athena for one final episode of the season as they sit down together before heading their separate ways for the summer. From hilarious memories and unexpected Odyssey moments to heartfelt reflections on their journey as dancers, this episode is a little bit of everything. The trio reminisces about their time with Odyssey Dance Theatre, shares what they’ve le...

Send us Fan Mail Introducing Becca Mitchell! Becca has been an integral part of Odyssey for almost 4 years now, and she’s also a full-time dance teacher! Becca grew up in the heart of Utah dance culture, and competing is a huge part of that. We want to hear her thoughts on the world or conventions, being a teacher and preparing her students for that world, and the many ways she feels it has influe...

Send us Fan Mail Introducing Cheryl Yeager! Cheryl has been around since Odyssey’s inception, and she has become the pillar of costuming within the company. She is responsible for countless costume creations, props, alterations, and many other jobs that make her incredibly important to the infrastructure of the company. From many late-nights of costume designing to traveling with Odyssey as our he...

Send us Fan Mail Introducing Lily and Carson! Lily and Carson are the wonderful team we at Odyssey Unscripted have behind the camera, but they’ve also got incredible stories that transcend their behind the scenes work. Lily, growing up in a footloose-esque town and finding ways to perform and make her dreams a reality. And Carson, falling into dance thanks to his wonderful jazzercising mother and...

Send us Fan Mail Odyssey is back from Germany!! The co-hosts will talk about their experiences in Germany, exploring a new country, traveling outside of the country for the first time, performing abroad, and everything that ensued! The hosts can go in chronological order discussing each day of the tour and share some anecdotes from our travels. The tour was jam-packed with a lot of amazing events,...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we sit down once again with Veronica Calling, Associate Director of Odyssey Dance Theatre. You may remember Veronica from Episode 2, where she shared part of her story alongside her dad, Derryl Yeager—founder and artistic director of the company. But this time, it’s all about diving deeper. Hosts Ian and Athena take the lead as they unpack Veronica’s journey—from...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Darby Jones—an influential force in Utah’s dance community and a longtime member of Odyssey Dance Theatre. In this episode, we sit down with Darby to explore her journey from first discovering Odyssey to spending nearly a decade growing alongside the company. She shares what it’s been like to evolve as both an artist and educator while witnessing the many phases of Odyssey ov...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we meet Ramses!  Listen to discover how dance can become a powerful voice. In this episode, Ramses shares the story behind his inspiring series where he dances to Ukrainian music every day. He talks about what motivated him to begin the project, the meaning behind it, and the unexpected recognition it has received along the way. Together, we explore how dance trans...

Send us Fan Mail The co-hosts are back for a casual catch-up after a whirlwind month! With in-studio rehearsals nearing the finish line and excitement building for our upcoming European tour, there’s so much to share. We’re talking about how rehearsals have really been going, what this intense final stretch feels like, and what our next few weeks look like as we balance packed schedules and busy p...

Send us Fan Mail Podcast Description: In this episode, we’re introducing you to Allie and pulling back the curtain on what life looks like beyond the stage for many Odyssey Dance Theatre members. In today’s dance world, performing and teaching often go hand in hand — and for Allie, shaping the next generation of dancers has become just as meaningful as performing herself. She shares how she first...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Derryl sits down with Amy—an original member of Odyssey Dance Theatre—to reflect on the early days of the company and the legacy she helped build. From the creation of iconic works like The Bride of Frankenstein pas de deux to the traditions that continue to define Odyssey today, Amy shares behind-the-scenes stories, heartfelt memories, and a few laughs from her y...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Peiter, one of the most seasoned veterans of the company, to reflect on his incredible journey through the world of professional dance. With years of experience behind him, Peiter shares how his time in the company has shaped not only his career, but his perspective on artistry, discipline, and life beyond the stage. Beyond performance, Peiter div...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Derryl shares how he began his career, the pivotal moments that shaped his professional journey, highlights from decades of work, and what it’s been like to lead and direct a company for over 30 years. Along the way, we dive into the history of Odyssey Dance Theatre, filled with memorable anecdotes, behind-the-scenes stories, and moments that helped define the com...

Send us Fan Mail In the very first episode of Odyssey Unscripted , Ian, Natalie, and Athena sit down to kick things off with all things Thriller —from iconic moments on stage to the most embarrassing things that have ever happened to them mid-performance This episode marks the beginning of a new series pulling back the curtain on life as a professional dancer. From backstage chaos and company life...