The Rooster of Barcelos, Portugal’s beloved icon, is known for the miraculous tale of saving a pilgrim accused of a crime. But the Rooster himself begins to question the truth behind his own legend. In this bold political satire, he confronts Prime Minister Salazar, Portugal’s long-reigning dictator, to challenge the myths that sustained a regime and oppressed a nation. As the two clash, feathers fly in a sharp examination of how stories can be twisted and wielded for power. From Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Schenkkan and Portugal's Mala Voadora, this play warns against the dangers of fowl play in politics.