FINAL WEEKEND FOR ODU'S "THE BIRDS"

The ODU theatre department presents their second show of the season, Aristophanes' "The Birds," translated by Peter Meineck, this weekend. Directed by the department's newest faculty member, Jenifer Alonso, the intimate Stables Theatre is now the home of a boisterous chorus of birds. They help two vulgar old men escape their debt, avoid lawsuits, find mates, oust the gods, and found Cloud Cuckooland- a raucous utopia that soon collapses into a zany dictatorship.

A recent review of the play calls it "well worth your money" with commendations for the cast, set, lighting and sound. Read more at http://www.onhamptonroads.com/reviews/theatrereviews/odu-gives-hampton-roads-the-birds-15.html

Tickets, $10 students and $15 general admission, may be purchased in advance at the Arts and Letters box office, located in the lobby of the University Theatre (Hampton Boulevard, between 46th and 47th streets), or by calling 757-683-5305. They are also available at the door an hour before each performance. The Stables Theatre is located on Monarch Way between 46th and 47th streets. Free parking is available in the 45th Street garage.

Final performances are Thursday, Nov. 29 (8:00 p.m.); Friday, Nov. 30 (8:00 p.m.) -- also Alumni Night: ODU Alumni receive 2 tickets for the price of one; Saturday, Dec.1 (2:30 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.) -- the evening show is Greek T-shirt Night: Wear a Greek T-shirt and get 2 tickets for the price of one.

To see a trailer of "The Birds," go to http://www.odu.edu/al/theatre