Silk Road Rising to Present Staged Reading of CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS, 6/28

By: Devin MacDonald Jun. 12, 2013

Based on a poem by Farid ud Din Attar, CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS metaphorically maps out the journey of the human ego and the quest for truth.

"Come on, birds, put on the cloak of nothingness, drink from the cup of annihilation! Let's go. The journey is many years ahead."

In this classic tale, the birds of the world take flight on a pilgrimage to find their celebrated king, but the dangers and hardships encountered along the way cause many in the flock to abandon their search. In the end the small number of birds that survive uncover a profound secret.

On June 28-30, Silk Road Rising will host a staged reading of the adaptation by Meena Natarajan.

VENUE
The Historic Chicago Temple Building
77 W Washington St, Chicago

DATES
Friday, June 28 at 8pm
Saturday, June 29 at 8pm
Sunday, June 30 at 4pm

TICKETS
Tickets are $10 each. Tickets can be purchased online or call (312) 857-1234 x201.

PARKING
$8 parking at Self Park, 230 W Washington (building with Cosi restaurant; validation required).

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