Chaffey College Presents “The Birds”
By Andre Manzo
Chaffey College is proud to present the Greek comedy, “The Birds” from April 9 to 12.
Renowned since 414 BCE for its satire and constant relevance, Chaffey will be performing the tale that follows two Athenian men who seek to build their utopia away from corruption.
Apr. 9-11, the play will take place at 7 p.m. at the Chaffey College Theatre on the Chaffey’s Rancho Cucamonga campus. On Apr. 10, there will be ASL interpreters accommodating for that single date.
On Sunday, Apr. 12, the play will take place at 2 p.m. in the same location.
Tickets for the event can be bought here for $11.
Tickets can also be bought in-person during the show days at the Chaffey Theatre.
The Rancho Campus Theatre is located at TA on the north side of campus, west of College Drive.
Initially performed in 414 BCE, “The Birds” is a gem of the ancient playwright Aristophanes. Known as the father of Ancient Greek comedy, his works illustrate ruthless political satire that continue to transcend time.
19-year Chaffey Professor Christa Havenhill will direct the rendition, tackling the task of creative interpretation with her actors and stage design.
Most notably, Chaffey will offer the sight of different birds throughout the performance to captivate viewers. The choice to give performers creative freedom allows them to choose their own bird species and costume design, ensuring visual delight for the audiences.
For more information on what Panthers can expect, The Breeze held an inside look interview with Director Christa Havenhill and one of the show’s lead actors, Oliver Kolb.
Chaffey College hopes to see Panther support, as well as from friends and family, for this modern presentation of an ancient tale.
There is an advisory for flashing lights for all the performances.