This ain't your average high school play. On Friday, Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m., Palo Alto High School opens an evocative, minimalist new production of a Homerian classic. "The Odyssey" plays at Paly's Haymarket Theatre, 50 Embarcadero Road, through Nov. 13. Tickets are $7-$10. Go to palytheatre.com or email palyboxoffice@gmail.com.

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