Ravonna believed she had killed her sister.

But when she tampers with a consciousness experiment, she discovers something far stranger: her sister’s soul - and the soul of her former mentor’s wife, are trapped inside the body of a starling bird. With time running out, Ravonna and Dr. Sandra Beetle must put aside their bitter history and attempt the impossible - sending Ravonna’s consciousness into the starling itself. Once inside, Ravonna encounters a labyrinth of memories and secrets that threaten to unravel everything she thought she knew.

Brought to life in a stunning world premiere, The Starling Effect will offer Calgary audiences a rare chance to see science fiction live on stage. For the first time, Verb Theatre will be working in association with the up and coming collective Reckless Daughter Creative to bring you this non-stop thriller.

Winner of the 2022 Alberta Playwrights Network Novitiate Prize

Audience Advisory: This play contains staged violence, discussions of mental health, and coarse language. Recommended 14+.