Inspired by the resurgence of this once-endangered bird, The Falcon King explores the environmental impact of DDT and the power of collective action to bring about change. The production features puppets crafted exclusively from found, natural, and recycled materials, reflecting the show’s commitment to environmental awareness.

The Falcon King tells a tale of confusion, heartbreak, anger and action. The frogs tried to warn them, but when the birds’ babies all start dying panic ensues and they don’t know who’s to blame or who to turn to. Will the cursed King help save them or sit idly by, watching from his castle on the hill? In a world where humans’ war on insects is destroying their blood lines, the birds are hoping they can find a miracle. Will humans learn from their arrogance or damn the birds to extinction?

Lead text editor/Directed by Gretchen Van Lente

The ensemble features Hailey Bendar, Curtis Flees, Emmanuel Elpenord, Harrison Greene, AnJu Hyppolite, Paola Kipp, Daisy Martin, and Suzanne Temple.

The production/creative team includes Gretchen Van Lente (director, lead text editor, co-puppet/sound design), Curtis Flees (assistant director), Daisy Martin (assistant text editor), Sonya Sobieski (dramaturgical consultant), Taylor Harrison (co-puppet/costume/set design), Rodney Perez (lighting design), Aaron Dugan (composer/musician), Amy Carrigan (music director), and Skye Ross (stage management).