The Birds in Thrust (BDA_XX63)
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The Birds, as a modern play is in conflict. Many of its themes remain
very relevant to our world's current issues. It is also a satire of its
own political era, with many of its best jabs reserved for politicians
and personalities of Aristophanes' own time. Do we perform it as a
political statement, as humorous entertainment, or as a means to educate
on classical literature? If we perform it as a modern political
statement, twisting the text to suit our needs, do we lose the essence
of what makes this play a classic? If we perform it as humorous
entertainment do we give up its strong themes? If we perform it as an
exercise in classical theatre do we lose the modern audience? I
designed The Birds with these conflicts in mind. I choose to design
based on a more literal translation of the text, only, instead of
creating a work of classic theatre, I choose to create a work of
universal theatre. I want the world to experience the words of
Aristophanes on a blank stage so that we can create our own answers to
the questions the play expresses while still being able to enjoy the
play as a work of classical literature. |
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| Nancy Perrin, Canada |
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