UCSB Students Premiere Original Musical ‘A Legacy of Stone’ Based on Medusa Myth
The Shrunken Heads Production Company, supported by the UC Santa Barbara Department of Music, is presenting "A Legacy of Stone," an original student-written musical based on the myth of Medusa. The production, featuring a live UCSB student orchestra and exploring…
Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, October 9, 2026 — The Shrunken Heads Production Company, in collaboration with the UC Santa Barbara Department of Music, is set to present an original student-written musical titled “A Legacy of Stone.” The production draws its narrative inspiration from the ancient myth of Medusa.
This new musical features the participation of a live orchestra composed of UC Santa Barbara students, underscoring the involvement of the university’s music department. The creative work behind “A Legacy of Stone” is attributed to students, reflecting a focus on developing original student talent within the university’s arts programs.
The musical delves into the story of Medusa, a figure from Greek mythology. The production is noted for exploring mature themes, although specific details regarding these themes were not provided. The performances are scheduled to take place at the UCSB Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall.
Further information regarding performance dates, the student writers, directors, cast members, and the specific nature of the mature themes explored in “A Legacy of Stone” was not immediately available. The collaboration highlights the ongoing efforts by the Shrunken Heads Production Company and the UC Santa Barbara Department of Music to foster and showcase student creativity in theatrical and musical arts.
Story summarized from the original created by Angelina Toporov for UCSB Department of Music on www.noozhawk.com, see more information here.
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