Whale Fall (Vancouver)

“The play thrives on rich imagery rather than a rigid narrative structure… its dreamy sound design guides you through the vast underwater, and as you drift along, the dialogue jumps from vivid descriptions about the fascinating culture of killer whales to the bleak truths of climate change. Tenderness is a central virtue of the play, and it links all ideas through a thread of familial affection that transcends species.” – Stir Vancouver

Same Boat Theatre gratefully acknowledges the support of the Canada Council for the Arts for their support of the production and development of Whale Fall!

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Whale Fall is a one act drama about the extinction of Canada’s southern resident orca population and the journey of one woman to find the last remaining whale while struggling to hold on to the memories of her father. Part coming of age story and part fable for the era of climate change, Whale Fall is an intimate duet between two characters as they navigate the painful waters of family, memory and species extinction.

Written by Stephen Near
Directed by Aaron Joel Craig

Featuring
Stephanie Hope Lawlor and Ray Louter