Photo by Evgenia Eliseeva
The Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, in residence at Babson College, presents Birdy through Sunday, March 17. The drama, adapted by Naomi Wallace from the Novel by William Wharton, and directed by Steven Maler, examines the effects of war on young lives. The story also offers hope in the possibility of powerful friendships to heal the psychological wounds of war after the physical wounds have healed.
In a Philadelphia suburb before World War II, Birdy spends his time collecting pigeons and canaries for his aviary. His best friend, Al, has more earthly interests like sports and girls, but is attracted to Birdy’s eccentricity, intelligence and commitment to his birds. But after both young men return from the war, they are forced to deal with the trauma of their experiences, both physical and psychological.
WHERE: Carling Sorenson Theater at Babson College
SHOWS: Friday, 3/15, 7:30pm
Saturday, 3/16, 7:30pm
Sunday, 3/17, 3pm
Get tickets here.
$50; General Admission
$46; Senior Discount
$15 Babson faculty and staff
$5 Babson students
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