Renaissance City Rep presents staged reading of IF WE WERE BIRDS by Erin Shields

If We Were Birds is a shocking, uncompromising examination of the horrors of war, giving voice to a woman long ago forced into silence, and placing a spotlight on millions of female victims who have been silenced through violence. Erin Shields’ award-winning play is an unflinching commentary on contemporary war and its aftermath delivered through the lens of Greek Tragedy. (https://www.erinshields.ca)

Contemporary Greek Tragedy in 1 Act; Run Time: Approx. 80 min

Staged Reading of Canadian playwright Erin Shields’ play followed by an audience engaged talkback.

ONE NIGHT ONLY

Performances in Varner’s Lab Theatre at Oakland University, Rochester Hills, MI

Monday, August 25th, 2025 at 7:00pm

Tickets and more information available online at:www.rcrep.org

CAST: Laura Nguyen Katherine Lengyel Foster Johns Rylan Thomas Marley Boone Billicia Hines Julia Kline Princess Beyoncé Jones Avery Thomas

CREATIVES: Director: Laura Quigley Assistant Director & Stage Directions: Iyla A. Stebbins