Birds of East Africa

When Marion’s husband dies unexpectedly, she takes up her friend Stephen on a youthful promise that if either friend were left alone in life, the other friend would take them in. As Stephen’s husband Nick carries her luggage through the front door, it dawns on Marion that her friend and his husband are not looking--no, not even speaking to one another. Caught in the center of a marriage unraveling due to a...

When Marion’s husband dies unexpectedly, she takes up her friend Stephen on a youthful promise that if either friend were left alone in life, the other friend would take them in. As Stephen’s husband Nick carries her luggage through the front door, it dawns on Marion that her friend and his husband are not looking--no, not even speaking to one another. Caught in the center of a marriage unraveling due to a chronic illness, Marion discovers that her grief is not unlike theirs, and wonders if home is here or somewhere much farther away.

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Birds of East Africa

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  • Cheryl Bear: Birds of East Africa

    A truly beautiful story of how, in a time of loss, family and connection can be found. Once again we can smile, experience joy and take flight! Beautiful.

    A truly beautiful story of how, in a time of loss, family and connection can be found. Once again we can smile, experience joy and take flight! Beautiful.

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Dallas Theater Center, Year 2016

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Kitchen Theatre Company, Year 2017