Due to popular demand, A Red Orchid Theatre is pleased to announce a third and final extension week of Anna Ouyang Moench's critically-acclaimed father-daughter drama Birds of North America, now playing through Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 1531 N. Wells St. in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood. Tickets for all performances are now on sale at aredorchidtheatre.org or by calling (312) 943-8722.
Directed by Artistic Director Kirsten Fitzgerald*, Birds of North America features Ensemble Member John Judd* with Cassidy Slaughter-Mason. Understudies include Sahar Dika and Guy Wicke.
About the Production:
John and his daughter Caitlyn are birders. As they scan the skies over their backyard in suburban Maryland looking for elusive birds, years go by. Relationships begin and end. Children grow up and parents age. The climate and the world change in small and vast ways. Birds of North America takes a close look at the relationship of a father and daughter over the course of a decade as they struggle to understand the parts of one another that defy understanding.
The production team includes Morgan Laszlo (Scenic Designer), Ben Argenta Kress (Costume Designer), Seojung Jang (Lighting Designer), Ethan Korvne (Composer & Sound Designer), Spencer Diaz Tootle (Props Designer and Set Dressing), Jojo Brown (Dramaturg), Amy Carpenter (Assistant Director), Kyle Stoffers (Casting Director), Shelbi Weaver (Production Manager), Tom Daniel (Technical Director). Alivia Arizaga (Stage Manager) and Faith Locke (Assistant Stage Manager).
*Denotes A Red Orchid Theatre Ensemble Member
PRODUCTION DETAILS:
Title: Birds of North America
Playwright: Anna Ouyang Moench
Director: Artistic Director Kirsten Fitzgerald*
Cast: Ensemble Member John Judd* (John) with Cassidy Slaughter-Mason (Caitlyn)
Understudies: Sahar Dika and Guy Wicke
Location: A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells St., Chicago
Dates: Previews: January 15 – January 24, 2026
Press performances: Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 3 pm and 7 pm
Opening: Sunday, January 25 at 6 pm
Regular run: Thursday, January 29 – Sunday, March 15, 2026
Curtain Times: Thursdays and Fridays at 7 pm; Saturdays 3 pm & 7 pm; and Sundays at 3 pm. Please note: there will be an added Industry Night performance on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Tickets: Regular run: $55-$61*. Access, student, senior and group discounts available. Single tickets are now on sale at aredorchidtheatre.org or by calling (312) 943-8722. *Ticket prices include a processing fee.
