{"id":56135,"date":"2025-03-22T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-22T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chmafm.com\/welcome\/?p=56135"},"modified":"2026-05-08T09:22:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T12:22:52","slug":"two-weeks-of-theatre-offer-sackville-audiences-a-lot-to-see","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chmafm.com\/welcome\/two-weeks-of-theatre-offer-sackville-audiences-a-lot-to-see\/","title":{"rendered":"Two weeks of theatre offer Sackville audiences a lot to see"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

‘If We Were Birds’ explores historical and contemporary conflicts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Theatre enthusiasts in Sackville are in the middle of experiencing opportunity for two weeks of performance. Leading the lineup is Mount Allison University’s production of “If We Were Birds,” directed by Jay Whitehead, premiering on March 25 and running through March 29 at the Motyer-Fancy Theatre in the Purdy Centre for the Arts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Written by acclaimed Canadian playwright Erin Shields, “If We Were Birds” thoughtfully blends ancient Greek mythology – based on the works of Roman poet Ovid – with stark reflections on more recent 20th-century conflicts. Director Jay Whitehead discussed the play\u2019s significance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“This play deals with themes that are difficult and challenging, but also important to highlight in our times. We’re living in challenging times, and the play touches on the notion and the history of women .. violated and assaulted in wartime, and these things still go on .. It’s really an honour to be here at Mount A as the director for the show, as the JEA Craig Fellow this year, and to be able to lend my voice and collaborate with this company of brave student actors who are willing to tackle this material in such honest ways.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On set with Jay Whitehead, Director of “If We Were Birds” and Erica Duncan, Fine Arts Major\/Student Set Designer | Photo: Clinton Davis<\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n