Updated: 1/9/01

 

 

Birdcage Theatre
1740 Bird St.
P.O. Box 1130
Oroville CA 95965
(530) 533 BIRD (533-2473) 

Proudly Presents Our 17th Season

September 2000 - May 2001

Apply now for season tickets. Don't miss out!

A Doll's House, by Henrik Ibsen

One of the most revolutionary plays of all time. This new adaptation dramatically depicts a woman's discovery of her own identity in an era when women were reduced to little more than servants or dolls living in their husbands' homes. Adapted and directed by Lucille Beatty.  Auditions:  August 21, 22, and 23.  Performance dates: October 20, 21, 27, 28, 29, November 3, 4, & 5.

Waiting for Godot, by Thomas Beckett

Often regarded as one of the greatest plays of the twentieth century, this deeply philosophical work plays more like "Laurel and Hardy meet Boris and Natasha".  Thomas Overland will direct.  Auditions:  November 6, 7, 13,, & 14. Performance dates: January 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, February 2, 3, & 4.

The Imaginary Invalid, by Moliere

A delightful comedy by the 17th century French satirist, certainly the father of modern situation comedy.  He believed in teaching a lesson while amusing his audience, exposing the vices and foibles of his time (and ours). Directed by Herman Tuider. Auditions: December 11, 12, and 13.  Performance dates:  February 16, 17, 23, 24, 25, March 2, 3, & 4.

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A mystery-comedy spoofing British mysteries. There are secret chambers, secret panels and trap lids galore, all operated by the most ridiculous contrivances and gloriously mucked up. A high, mad melodrama. Written by Jack Sharkey, directed by Tammy Foxworthy. Auditions: 7 PM, March 13 and 14. Play dates: March 3 - 19 2000.

Gilbert and Sullivan Go to Court

A cockeyed musical look at the legal system by the masters of the genre. The first act will be the classical short operetta "Trial by Jury", the second satirizes the criminal justice system with the aid of an original script by Don Bendorf and plenty of sardonic music and lyrics from "The Mikado", "Pirates of Penzance" and others, all as applicable today as they were when written over a century ago. You might see somebody you recognize in this one! Words and music by William S. Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan, directed by Don Bendorf (with able assistance from his wife, Claudia). Auditions: 7 PM January 23, 24 and 25. Play dates: April 28 - May 14, 2000.