Bees, Brains, and Bold Theater: A Play About Saving the Buzz

Bees are in big trouble. Their numbers are dropping fast. In just 22 years, things could get really bad. This is the starting point for a new play called "The Apiary. " It's a mix of science fiction and theater. The play asks big questions. Like, how far should we go to save a species? The play is happening at New Village Arts in Carlsbad. The stage is turned into a fake bee colony. Special walls make it look real. The theater team is excited. They are working with new materials. The director, Kristianne Kurner, loves this project. It's her 40th time directing. She sees a link between theater and science. Both try to make the world better.The story is set in the future. A team of scientists is trying to save the last bees. They find something surprising. It could help the bees, but it's not easy. The play also talks about how bees talk to each other. It's called the waggle dance. Bees are amazing creatures. The play has an all-female cast. They play scientists trying to save the bees. The actors think the bees represent women. They show how people lose touch with each other. The director agrees. She says the play is about being human. It's weird and wonderful. It makes you think and feel. The play runs from January 30 to February 22. Tickets cost between $30 and $70. It's a chance to learn about bees. And to see a unique play.