A Rare Bird

by Bella Poynton

Sarah has sought out bird expert Professor Shawn Jameson for a very peculiar problem: she seems to be turning into an endangered bird. Sarah believes Professor Jameson is the only one who can help her—but a cure isn’t exactly what she wants.

Sarah has sought out bird expert Professor Shawn Jameson for a very peculiar problem: she seems to be turning into an endangered bird. Sarah believes Professor Jameson is the only one who can help her—but a cure isn’t exactly what she wants.

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A Rare Bird

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  • Greg Romero: A Rare Bird by Bella Poynton
    “

    I had the pleasure of reading this lovely play, then seeing it in production with The Tank (NYC) as part of the "Weird Plays" project. It is a play full of gentle surprises, gorgeous visuals (both in the language and in the physical transformation we see a character taking on) and beautifully expresses longing and the need for belonging. This play is a heart-breaking delight.

    I had the pleasure of reading this lovely play, then seeing it in production with The Tank (NYC) as part of the "Weird Plays" project. It is a play full of gentle surprises, gorgeous visuals (both in the language and in the physical transformation we see a character taking on) and beautifully expresses longing and the need for belonging. This play is a heart-breaking delight.

    ”
  • Mark Harvey Levine: A Rare Bird by Bella Poynton
    “

    A gorgeous and magical play about transformation and finding your community, and your purpose in life. This play speaks to the loneliness of human existence, the need for connection. Just a lovely play.

    A gorgeous and magical play about transformation and finding your community, and your purpose in life. This play speaks to the loneliness of human existence, the need for connection. Just a lovely play.

    ”
  • Laura Scruggs: A Rare Bird by Bella Poynton
    “

    This is one of my favorite plays I've read in a long time. Truly transportive. One of the best examples of magical realism I've seen. So unpredictable and well-written. If I ever audition again and need a monologue, I think I'll use one from this play!

    This is one of my favorite plays I've read in a long time. Truly transportive. One of the best examples of magical realism I've seen. So unpredictable and well-written. If I ever audition again and need a monologue, I think I'll use one from this play!

    ”
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Sarah – 20’s. A bit beat up. Lost.
Professor Jameson – 30’s. Scruffy. An adjunct professor.

Production History

  • Professional, Samuel French OOB Festival , 2019