Get ready for a fantasy journey through a child’s vivid imagination as the Thorne and the Redfern collaborate to bring Sebastienne Mundeim’s Sea of Birds to campus on Thursday, March 12 at 6 p.m, 7:30 p.m., and 8:30 p.m. The story is based on a child’s memories of an Eastern European displacement camp during the Second World War.
Mundheim is known for integrating historical themes with lyrical storytelling that engages children and adults. Structured like Homer’s Odyssey and reminiscent of The Little Prince, the performance promises to transport audiences to a fantastical world, exploring history, memory, and the power of the imagination.
The public is invited to watch the set being installed at the Thorne from noon to 4 p.m., Monday, March 9, through Wednesday, March 11, and there will be a brief question-and-answer session with the cast and audience after the 6 p.m. performance.