The Conference of the Birds
A play by Sholeh Wolpé (adapted from Attar’s epic poem)
"Philosophical, poetical and richly theatrical" – Sam Hurwitt, Mercury News
“Moving, entertaining... breathtakingly magical” —Theatrius
“The play compassionately challenged our collective complacency.” —Heidi Collier, Jung Journal
World Premier: Oakland Theater Project (previously Ubuntu)
Directed by Giulio Cesare Perrone
Oakland, California
Nov. 30-Dec. 16, 2018
"Philosophical, poetical and richly theatrical" – Sam Hurwitt, Mercury News
“Moving, entertaining... breathtakingly magical” —Theatrius
“The play compassionately challenged our collective complacency.” —Heidi Collier, Jung Journal
World Premier: Oakland Theater Project (previously Ubuntu)
Directed by Giulio Cesare Perrone
Oakland, California
Nov. 30-Dec. 16, 2018
In a Kingdom with no ruler, ten thousand birds set out to find a King none have ever seen. Led by the wise Hoope, the birds journey through dangers, distractions and difficulties, their Conference growing smaller each day.
Adapted from the celebrated Sufi poem, this lyrical parable is a timeless reflection on the search for meaning on a journey toward something larger than ourselves.
REVIEWS: Theatrius : A Flutter of Wisdom and Fun at Ubuntu Theater
The Mercury News : Epic Persian Fable Magically Takes Flight onstage in Oakland
Theater & Such: Spirits in Migration
From Oakland Theater Project (formerly Ubuntu of The Conference of the Birds— a play by Sholeh Wolpé
