Production History

Conor McPherson’s The Birds ran during Season 34 (2017–2018). Rated PG-13, it was CST’s first production of a McPherson play.

CST Connections

Mark Fairchild and Erica Tschida appeared in Ripcord, the preceding Season 34 production, before serving as director and directing assistant here.
Ben Hall, Jay C. Schardt, and Rhonda Clark continued their respective set, lighting, and costume-design responsibilities from Ripcord.
Angie Duke previously played Polly Wyeth in Other Desert Cities (2014).
Albert Bostick, credited as Al Bostick, played Officer James Bailey in Superior Donuts (2011). He later directed Skeleton Crew (2021).
Miranda LoPresti later received a crew credit for She Kills Monsters (2025).

Gallery Exhibition

The lobby gallery featured photography by Don Nevard. All proceeds from art sales benefited Carpenter Square Theatre, according to the original announcement.

Press and Photography

“THE BIRDS Opens Tomorrow at Carpenter Square Theatre” — BroadwayWorld, October 19, 2017, contemporary announcement confirming the performance dates. The page includes promotional imagery. BroadwayWorld
“‘Birds’ Brings Looming Menace” — The Oklahoman, October 26, 2017, attributed to John Brandenburg in the supplied research.
“‘The Birds’ on Stage” — Edmond Life & Leisure, additional production-coverage and photography lead.

Acknowledgments

Ticket sponsors: Hank and Joanie Batty; John and Marsha Greiner; Don and Debbie Nevard.

Season sponsors: Ed and Janet Bucknell; Mel and Cindy Ables.

Supported in part by the Oklahoma Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Allied Arts, and Kirkpatrick Family Fund.

Licensing

Current performance licensing is available through Concord Theatricals, which identifies The Birds as a Dramatists Play Service title, written by Conor McPherson from a story by Daphne du Maurier.

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