Remember - starting with The Sunshine Boys, evening performances start at 7:30 pm!
The Birds
Directed by Luke Bovenizer
Stage Manager Ally Kaizer
Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. & 8, 2026 at 2:00PM
Susan Wismar (Diane), Jamie Harper (Nat), Liv Weiss (Julia), & Todd Covert (Tierney)
From the story that inspired the classic Hitchcock film, this bold adaptation is a gripping, unsettling, and moving look at human relationships in the face of societal collapse.
In an isolated house, strangers Diane and Nat take shelter from relentless masses of attacking birds.
They find relative sanctuary but not comfort or peace: there is no electricity, little food, and a nearby neighbor may still be alive and watching them.
Another refugee, the younger Julia, arrives with some news of the outside world, but her presence also brings discord.
Their survival becomes even more doubtful when paranoia takes hold of the makeshift fortress - an internal threat to match that of the birds outside.
(From the Daphne du Maurier story of the same name.)
"Deliciously chilling...spring-loaded with tension...claustrophobic, questioning, frightening; and with a twist." ‐ Irish Independent
"[McPherson] keeps us on the edge of our seat." ‐ The Irish Times
"A powerful piece of theatre and a reminder to me of just how important that story has become... truly frightening... a night in the theatre that should not be missed." ‐ Tippi Hedren, star of the 1963 Alfred Hitchcock film The Birds
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Up Next!
- Now thru Nov. 8 - The Birds
- Nov. 1 - Season 65 - Director Applications Due (opens in a new tab)
- Nov. 1 - Audition - Perfect Wedding (opens in a new tab)
- Dec. 5 - Opening - Twelfth Night
In the Spotlight
Call for Directors!
*** UPDATE – Deadline extended to Sunday, November 1st ***
Curtain Players has opened the application window for prospective directors interested in leading productions for the 2027-2028 season.
The deadline for applications is 11:59 PM, Sunday, November 1.
The online application can be accessed here; the online application also allows attaching a theatre resume and legally obtained digital copies of scripts.
James F. Petsche chairs the season selection committee, and is joined by Jamie Clemons, Michael Day, Kelsey Demel, Julie Emmert-Silvius, Bronwynn Hopton, Randy Lenhart, and Rainer Steinhoff.
You can download the Director Application Information document, which contains directions on applying; a Theatre and Resources document that will provide information on the technical resources available to you; a stage map; and a Production History in Excel format, which will provide a look into the types of shows we have produced.
Curtain Players is looking for directors who have either prior directing experience or theatre experiences such as technical/design positions, acting, or stage management that have prepared them for directing. Directors are paid a $250 honorarium for their work with the volunteer non-profit organization.
Exact production dates are not yet set, but Curtain Players customarily stages its shows in September, late October/early November, early December, February, March/April and May. Each production runs at least eight performances over three weekends.
If you have questions or need more information, please email the Season Selection committee at season.selection@curtainplayers.org
Recent News
- Spotlight: Call for Directors!
- Sep 02: Announcing the Cast of Twelfth Night
- Aug 03: Announcing the Cast of The Birds
- Jun 22: "The Revolutionists" Wins Awards at OCTAFest
- Jun 17: Announcing the Cast of The Sunshine Boys
- See all Curtain Players news. >
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