Short Summary

'I am No Bird' is a play in which a small cast of seven actors explore the lives of Emily and Charlotte Bronte and their novels, Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre, throught movement and text.   This original devised work by Nicole Richwalsky and Marie Weigle, embarks on the themes of love, timeless characters, and the consequences of leaving things unsaid. 

'I Am No Bird' is produced in association with Alluvium Group.

'I Am No Bird' begins Friday January 25th. Performances are Friday and Saturdays at 8p.m. through February 9th.

What We Need & What You Get: How YOUR donations can help!

Our work is not wasteful; our needs are basic and important.

By funding our project you are helping to make this original production a reality. To help see where your donations go, we've included our budget breakdown: 

-goes towards our rehearsal space.

-provide us with costumes, our set and props

-gives us printing materials to make sure the house is full every night! 

-provides small stipends to our collaborators

Thank you so much for your time and donations and we hope to see you at the show!

Join us as we explore the characters, lives and stories of these two amazing women. 

'I Am No Bird' will be performed at The Bughouse Theatre.

 2054 W. Irving Park Rd

Cast and Production Team: 

Cast: 

Julia Rigby, Claire Biggers, Eric Duhon, Thea Richard, Cassandra Schillo, Adam Mack and Joseph Sultani

Directors&Writers:

Marie Weigle and Nicole Richwalsky

Producers:

Sarah Giamichael and Tony Santiago

Dramaturg: 

Lisa Kelly

Videographer:

Dave Giunta

*Music composed by Joseph Sultani