"The Conference of the Birds"

"The Conference of the Birds" is a new oratorio based on Sufi mystic poet Attar’s seminal text about the journey of the soul as it seeks union with the Divine. Composed by Fahad Siadat with a libretto by Sholeh Wolpé and directed/choreographed by André Megerdichian, "The Conference of the Birds" tells the story of the birds of the world, who embark on a journey to find their king, the Simurgh, a divine, mythical creature. Traveling through The Seven Valleys, the birds follow the spiritual trials of the Sufi path as they journey to the Simurgh’s door. In partnership with The Resonance Collective, the cast and crew of The Conference of the Birds will present selections and scenes from the oratorio. There will be an interactive panel with the creative team after the show. This is a Noise Now event on our main stage at A Noise Within. Noise Now is an enhanced commitment to being of service to all audiences. We strive to celebrate underrepresented populations, communities of color, young people, and all others not equitably represented in the theatre.