The Villains Theatre is thrilled the announce the world premiere of Deepwater, written by Dan Bray and directed by Burgandy Code! This dark, original mystery takes place at the Bus Stop Theatre Cooperative March 13-17, 2024.
Set in the rural Hants County, Nova Scotia, Deepwater follows police inspector Questa as she investigates a strange and inexplicable tragedy involving May – a reclusive marine biologist – and her young daughter. At its core, this new work questions the unknowable nature of life and relationships as two mothers strive to navigate a world so bizarre that it gives us creatures like the octopus – brilliant, yet deceptive – as well as the anglerfish – forsaken, yet misunderstood. Through this raw, challenging, and hopeful story, Deepwater explores the various ways that we – like much deep-sea life – must create our own light when we feel the most lost.
FREE CHILDCARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL PERFORMANCES. Click here to sign up or email [email protected] for more info.
Content warning: This production contains subject matter including death, illness, and strong language. A full content warning list will be available soon.
Note: This production takes place at 2203 Gottingen Street and is wheelchair accessible with gender-neutral washrooms. For access notes for the venue please click here. The audience seating is in a semi-circle on the floor in one row – if you need a seat near the exit for accessibility purposes please email us at [email protected] and we will reserve one for you!
Featuring
Chris George as Casper
Liliona Quarmyne as Questa
Amy Reitsma as May
Dan Bray – Playwright
Burgandy Code – Director
Mackenzie Cornfield – Projection Designer
Jackson Fairfax-Perry – Sound Designer
Sara Graham – Accessibility Coordinator
Virg Iredale – Stage Manager
Koumbie – Intimacy Coordinator
Colleen MacIsaac – Assistant Director
Noella Murphy – Costume Designer
Olivia Rankin – Production Manager
Laura Spencer – Production Assistance
Jackie Torrens – Dramaturge
Katrin Whitehead – Scenic Designer
Vicky Williams – Lighting Designer
This project was made possible by Arts Nova Scotia, Canada Council for the Arts, Playwrights Atlantic Resource Centre, the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund, and our season sponsor Websavers Web Hosting!