The Birds

by Aristophanes

Feb. 8-12, 2001

Directed by B. Michael Quale

It's not a Hitchcock thriller, but a mystery nonetheless. Can man find and live in a perfect world? Is a bird community that perfect world? Travel along on the search for the kind of place we all dream about- peaceful, loving, and free. With comedy, satire, and drama, Aristophanes builds a lyrical play around the search for Utopia.

The Birds was first performed at the festival of the Great Dionysian in 414 B.C.. Although it was written over 2,000 years ago, it is recognized as one of the greatest comedies ever written.

The Cast

Euelpides……………….Jim Ryen

Pisthetairos……………….Todd Bertsch

Sandpiper……………….Beth Bush

Hoopoe……………….B. Michael Quale

Koryphaios……………….Casey Paradies

Priest……………….Matt Olson

Acolyte……………….Sam Wentz

Poet……………….Vanessa Palmer

Prophet……………….Mark Holter

Meton……………….Susan Sinclair

Inspector……………….Earl Westereng

Legislator……………….Kristi Marshall

Messenger……………….Laura Anderson

Sentry……………….Elizabeth Glovatsky

Iris……………….Amanda Moberg

Herald……………….Melody Edenloff

Delinquent……………….Andrew Flexhaug

Informer……………….Jill Kvamme

Prometheus……………….Mark Holter

Poseidon……………….Susan Snyder

Herakles……………….Jim Ryen

Triballos……………….Earl Westereng

Bird Chorus:

Laura Anderson, Melody Edenloff, Elizabeth Glovatsky, Mary Jo Harstad, Kristi Marshall, Vaness Palmer, Susan Sinclair, Beth Bush, Misty Ellingson, Roberta Glovatsky, Jill Kvamme, Amanda Moberg, Alexi Riedlinger ,Susan Snyder

Production Crew

Director……………….B. Michael Quale

Costume Design……………….Anna Hoffman

Set Design……………….B. Michael Quale

Sound……………….Andrew Marting

Light……………….Jared Munoz

Costume Construction:

Anna Hoffman, Mary Chartier

Set Construction:

Mary Jo Harstad, B. Michael Quale

Box Office……………….Liz Seven

Concessions……………….Shandah Watts

Program……………….Sharon Radle