Artes de la Rosa presents Conference of the Birds (Conferencia de los Pájaros), based on a poem written by Farid Uddi Attar in 1177 A.D. In the 1970s, the poem was adapted into a play by Peter Brook and John Carriere. Brook took the play touring around the wilds of Africa before presenting two extremely successful productions to a Western audience.
The Teatro de la Rosa production will take this story and set it against the Central American Mayan Ruins. With colorful bird masks and giant puppets in the Mayan tradition, this production will be a grand affair exploring the mysticism of seeking a higher power in any belief or religion. 10 actors and 4 puppeteers bring this tale to life with original masks and drumming. Director Yvonne Duque, along with the cast, has adapted the script further to incorporate characters that also resonate with the Native American culture.
What: Conference of the Birds (Conferencia de los Pájaros)
When: September 28 – October 7, 2007
Times: Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM
Location: Rose Marine Theater
1440 North Main Street, Fort Worth, TX 76106
Admission:
- $12.00 – General Audience (Adultos)
- $ 7.00 – Students and Seniors (Estudiantes y Jubilados)
- $ 6.00 – Star-Telegram Press Pass members with ID
