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The Birdcage Theatre 

For over 41 seasons, our all-volunteer non-profit organization has been bringing the good people of this city live theatrical productions. We are conveniently located downtown and within walking distance of many fine restaurants.

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The  Normal Heart

Join us for this searing drama about public and private indifference to the AIDS plague and one man’s fight to awaken the world to the crisis. The Normal Heart follows Ned Weeks, a gay activist enraged at the indifference of public officials and the gay community. While trying to save the world from itself, he confronts the personal toll of AIDS when he is faced with his own loss from the disease.  Show dates are March 20-23 and 27-30.  

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Three Bags Full

“Three Bags Full” by Jerome Chodorov is a bright, fast-paced farce about a greedy merchant, Bascom Barlow, who finds himself snookered into being a matchmaker for two daughters, one the child of his wife and the other…who knows? Rebellious young ladies, a comely new maid, pregnant ladies, and mistaken identities lead to explosive hilarity. A larcenous employee who has embezzled half a million dollars even offers to return it for a managerial position and the daughter’s hand. Half of the loot is in diamonds and half in cash, stashed in separate but identical bags, but the maid has picked this moment to quit…and has packed her belongings in a third identical bag. This is not going to be the evening Bascom is expecting! Show dates will be held on May 8-11, and 15-18.  

Season Updates

Dear Patrons and Community members,

 

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Our Season 41 lineup includes:

  • Sweeney Todd - Shows: Oct 31, Nov 1-3, 7-10

  • The Normal Heart - Shows: March 20-23 and 27-30

  • Three Bags Full - Shows: May 8-11 and 15-18 

  • Annie - The Musical 

  • Auditions for Annie the Musical March 12,13 callbacks 14th 2025 at Birdcage Theatre 6pm. Please prepare 16 bars of a song acapella if you want to audition for the role of Annie please prepare 1st 16 bars of "Tomorrow". If you are auditioing for any other roles any song is fine. List below are available roles:

  • Annie

  • A street-wise orphan; she is eventually taken in by Oliver Warbucks. Spunky, friendly, big-voiced.

  • Gender: female

  • Age: 10 to 12

  • Vocal range top: G5

  • Vocal range bottom: A3

  • Warbucks

  • A successful businessman with a warm heart. Rich, stiff-collared, bullish.

  • Gender: male

  • Age: 40 to 55

  • Vocal range top: Gb5

  • Vocal range bottom: B3

  • Grace Farrell

  • Faithful secretary to Mr. Oliver Warbucks. Poised, sweet, gentle.

  • Gender: female

  • Age: 20 to 35

  • Vocal range top: G5

  • Vocal range bottom: Bb3

  • Orphans

  • The other kids in the orphanage with Annie. These kids are gritty, neglected and vulnerable, yet basically honest and potentially loveable. Includes Molly, Kate, Tessie, Pepper, July, and Duffy.

  • Gender: Any

  • Age: 6 to 13

  • Servants

  • The servants at the Warbucks mansion. Includes Drake, Mrs. Pugh, Mrs. Greer, Cecille, and Annette.

  • Gender: any

  • Age: 20 to 50

  • Miss Hannigan

  • The orphanage matron who hates children but is fond of liquor. Very disillusioned, bitter, and cold.

  • Gender: female

  • Age: 30 to 45

  • Vocal range top: F5

  • Vocal range bottom: A3

  • Rooster

  • Miss Hannigan's no-good brother looking for a quick buck. A sleazy, slick con man.

  • Gender: male

  • Age: 25 to 35

  • Vocal range top: G5

  • Vocal range bottom: B3

  • Lily

  • Rooster's girlfriend, who is also out for a quick buck. She is considered to be a floozy and bimbo.

  • Gender: female

  • Age: 20 to 30

  • Vocal range top: G5

  • Vocal range bottom: B3

  • Bert Healy

  • The ultimate radio personality. He helps Annie by broadcasting about the search for her birth parents.

  • Gender: male

  • Age: 30 to 45

  • Vocal range top: G5

  • Vocal range bottom: E4

  • Roosevelt

  • The 32nd President of the United States. A Democrat and friend of Warbucks.

  • Gender: male

  • Age: 40 to 60

  • Vocal range top:

  • Vocal range bottom: Eb3

  • Ensemble

  • Servants (Drake, Mrs. Greer, Mrs. Pugh), Boylan Sisters, Cabinet Mambers, Hooverville Citizens

  • Gender: any

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  • And other surprises!

 


Thank you,

Raeshae Shane

President

Upcoming Events

Sponsorship Opportunities

Help Support Our Community Theatre

In order to provide the services described above, we depend on the community for the bulk of our support, both financial and staffing. While much of our income is from ticket and ad sales, these two alone are rarely enough to see us through a season by themselves. Therefore, we regularly have to supplement our income via corporate sponsorships, grants, profit sharing programs, and charitable donations from the community.

Sponsorship of a Birdcage Theatre production is a visible demonstration of your commitment to the cultural and economic development of our community. Choosing to sponsor a show can complement your company's marketing and community involvement strategies and provide a unique opportunity for employee or client entertainment. We are deeply grateful for the support of our Show Sponsors and are glad to recognize their support in the following ways:

Publicity Benefits: Season Brochure: Your business name and/or logo will be included in our season brochure.
Other Advertising: Your logo will be featured on our show posters. Your logo will also be included on our website.
Play Programs: Your business logo or name will be printed on the front cover of your play’s program. A complimentary half-page thank you advertisement will also be placed inside the program.
Curtain Speech: You will be thanked publicly for your support before every performance of your sponsored play.
Tickets: Reward yourself, clients or employees with complimentary tickets to the show you sponsor.

Please take a look at the 'Sponsorship Form' below for additional details, and instructions for submission.

Get in Touch

1740 Bird St, Oroville, CA 95965, USA

orovillebirdcage@gmail.com

(530) 282-5603

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