Fowl Play: Conference of the Birds
La MaMa in association with GOH Productions
Czechoslovak American Marionette Theatre
Fowl Play: Conference of the Birds
World Premiere
Inspired by Farid us-Din Attar’s 12th century Sufi poem and “Conference of the Birds” by Peter Sis
Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre (CAMT), under the direction of Vit Horejs, performs "Fowl Play" an original puppet rock opera inspired by Farid us-Din Attar’s 12th century Sufipoem “The Conference of the Birds,” as re-told by contemporary illustrator and author, Peter Sis. In the story, a flock of birds seek their leader in vain. Performers will portray the birds on their quest over mountain ranges, through deserts and forests. Puppets, objects, and costumes will be designed in the style of Sis's colorful illustrations; and include feather boas, scarves, flags, flowers, banknotes, traffic tickets, dry leaves, newspapers, political and sales flyers, plastic bags, cans & bottles.
Press Representative: Jonathan Slaff
Director: Vít Hořejš
Assistant Director/Producer: Bonnie Sue Stein
Project Illustrations by Peter Sis, from his book “Conference of the Birds”
Scenic Design: Tom Lee and Theresa Linnihan (she made the bird puppets too)
Lyrics adapted from Peter Sis book & Music Composed by Avi Fox-Rosen (with help from Izzy)
Choreography: Martha Tornay with the cast
Costumes: Michelle Beshaw
Production Supervisor: Rebecca Werner
Production Asst Stage Managers: Alex Church-Gonzales, Nora Iammarino
Dramaturg: Michael Posnick
Consultant: Frank London
Cast: Deborah Beshaw-Farrell, Michelle Beshaw, Vít Hořejš, Theresa Linnihan, Gage Morgan, Sammy Rivas, Sarazina Stein, Emily LaRochelle, Ben Watts, SK and Carrie Beehan
The Fowl Play Band
Avi Fox-Rosen, guitar + voice
Rima Fand, violin + keys + voice
Eleonore Weill, flutes + keys + voice
Jesse Chevan, drums + percussion