March 21, 2006
Clark student spring production for 'The Birds
Aristophanes' play called a parable on exporting democracy
Worcester, Mass. - Clark University students will perform Aristophanes' "The Birds," Wednesday through Saturday, April 5 - 8 and April 12 - 15. All performances begin at 8 p.m., in Clark's Little Center Theater. Admission is $5; free with a current Clark ID.
First performed in 414 BC, Aristophanes' "The Birds" concerns two men who tire of the endless bickering and corrupt politics in their home city and leave to create a Utopian democracy in the clouds. Although written in ancient Greece, the play is a relevant and modern parable of the dangers and pitfalls of "exporting democracy."
"The Birds" is filled with off-kilter characters, pop-culture references, filthy humor, and catchy tunes. Please note that this play is not suitable for children.
Mark Sutch, member of the Actors Equity Association and the Society of Stage
directors will direct the play. Sutch has taught theatre at Rhode Island College
and the University of Rhode Island. In the fall he will begin teaching full
time at North Carolina's Davidson College.
Clark sophomore, Danny Balel, of Brookline, MA, plays Pisthetairos; freshman
Dan Derks, of New Britain, CT, plays Euelpides.
This event is co-sponsored by the Theater Arts Program at Clark University
and ClarkArts. For more information or to make reservations, please call 508-793-7356,
or e-mail clarkarts@clarku.edu.