Flocked

Created and Performed by Audrey Crabtree and Gabriela Muñoz
Directed by Hilary Chaplain
Costumes by Valentina Muñoz with Adriana Sarda

Mix two birds, two cages, dancing, singing, flying and fighting and two talented clowns and you get--"Flocked." Audrey Crabtree and Gabriela Muñoz have created a funny and thoughtful look at the uneasy relationship between neighbors. As they mention in the description of the show, they sort out their differences and learn to live together.

This basic story, of two individuals who start out suspicious of one another, undergo adversity together and find a friendship (or love), has been played, written and filmed many times. "Flocked" feels fresh because it adds the dimension of the cultural clash between the US and Mexico. I wanted to see that conflict enrich their interactions even more!

Audrey's character is big, haughty, sexy and messy. Gabriela's little birdie is flamboyant, fidgety. She adorns her cage with flowers, and a piñata. Their competition builds, each asking the audience for approval.

This is a great beginning--I look forward to the development of "Flocked," as Crabtree and Munoz delve deeper into the material with the able direction of Hilary Chaplain.

I loved these birds, they are more amusing than the budgies in my kitchen.