Fowl Play: Conference of the Birds
By Czechoslovak American Marionette Theatre
Directed by Vit Horejs
Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre (CAMT), under the direction of Vit Horejs, performs "Fowl Play" an original puppet rock opera inspired by Farid us-Din Attar’s 12th century Sufipoem “The Conference of the Birds,” as re-told by contemporary illustrator and author, Peter Sis. In the story, a flock of birds seek their leader in vain. Performers will portray the birds on their quest over mountain ranges, through deserts and forests. Puppets, objects, and costumes will be designed in the style of Sis's colorful illustrations; and include feather boas, scarves, flags, flowers, banknotes, traffic tickets, dry leaves, newspapers, political and sales flyers, plastic bags, cans & bottles.
Press Representative: Jonathan Slaff
By Czechoslovak American Marionette Theatre
Directed by Vit Horejs
Music Director: Avi Fox-Rosen, with Compositions by Rosen, Michael Kocab, and The Cast
Choreography by Martha Tornay in Collaboration with The Cast
Set Design by Tom Lee and Theresa Linnihan
Costume Design by Melody Hesaraky
CAMT is dedicated to the preservation and presentation of traditional and not-so-traditional puppetry. The company has played in 37 US states and festivals in Poland, Turkey, Pakistan, Korea and the Czech Republic; and is a resident company at La MaMa.