Aristophanes' The Birds
by Brian Reno, Gabriel Vega Weissman
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Synopsis
THE STORY: Two movie moguls abandon an increasingly vain and shallow society, making their way into the desert to live among the birds.
Seeking the freedom and tranquility that come with bird-living, they must make a case for why they deserve an avian transformation, but all they have to offer are the pieces of civilization they’ve tried to leave behind.
THE BIRDS begs the question: Can human beings truly go against their nature?
Originally performed in 414 B.C. and written chockablock full of pop culture references of the time, Reno and Weissman have dusted off Aristophanes’ Attic Comedy and provided opportunities for theatre-makers to tailor the play to their particular place and time.
ARISTOPHANES’ THE BIRDS is a hilarious examination of humanity’s desperate need for control, privilege, and conspicuous consumption.
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Aristophanes' The Birds is a comedy play written by Brian Reno and published by Dramatists Play Service (2021).
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Dramatists Play Service · 2021
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