Off Book: The Improvised Musical 354. The Bird Inside (LIVE from Phoenix)
Nov 4, 2025
Live from Phoenix, the cast dives into a stormy gothic manor where Mortimer grapples with a parakeet and his fear of birds. The quirky family dynamic unfolds amid debates about legendary birds and rebellious antics. Catherine's quest to find ten secret birds brings humor, tension, and magical revelations. As midnight approaches, the family's bonds are tested, leading to heartfelt moments of truth and acceptance. Plus, the audience gets a peek behind the scenes with hilarious anecdotes and insights into bird effects and character choices.
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Expect And Embrace Improv's Unpredictability
- Everything in an improvised musical is created in the moment and unique to that performance.
- So expect surprises and trust performers to commit to spontaneous choices.
Fear Is About Proximity And Perspective
- Mortimer frames fear as a choice between a known small threat inside and many unknown threats outside the door.
- The show links fear to proximity and perspective rather than objective danger.
Ritual As A Route To Power
- Catherine wants to 'do a dinosaur' as a way to access ancestral power and identity.
- The show treats playful rituals as real rites of passage for growth.