Cumberland County Heritage Network Society

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

New Play for the 25th Anniversary Season of Ship's Company Theatre

Ship’s Company Theatre’s 25th Anniversary Season will feature the World Premiere production of the play Ferry Tales, commissioned by Ship’s Company Theatre in celebration of this significant milestone.

Ferry Tales - Book and lyrics by Carol Sinclair, composition and additional lyrics by david sereda, is a delightful musical that will enchant audiences with the lore of the beloved MV Kipawo, the last of the Minas Basin ferries. Sinclair’s beautiful writing is complemented by the lovely and nostalgic original songs by composer sereda. The World Premiere will open on the Ship’s Company Mainstage in Parrsboro, Nova Scotia on August 5th, 2009.

Artistic Producer and Director, Pamela Halstead, has engaged a stellar cast and an unparalleled creative team to bring to life this very special production as Ship’s Company proudly commemorates and celebrates 25 years of presenting live theatre in Parrsboro

What do you do when the tide goes out and the water is 50 feet lower than it was that morning? When a whale is beached at the ferry dock? When a baby is born on deck? When winter prohibits ferry service, yet love remains ardent enough to compel a young man to cross the bay by pole vaulting from ice pan to ice pan? Embrace the adventure and come aboard! The delightful musical, Ferry Tales, book and lyrics by Carol Sinclair, composition and additional lyrics by david sereda, will enchant audiences with the lore of the beloved Kipawo, the last of the Minas Basin ferries.

Pamela Halstead director

Holly Arsenault musical director

featuring:

  • Deborah Allen
  • Bill Forbes
  • Frank MacKay
  • Amy Reitsma
  • Paul Tupper
  • Mary Vingoe
  • Gordon White
  • Corey Mullins set design
  • Jennifer Coe costume design
  • Bryan Kenney with BruceMacLennan lighting design
  • Con Byers research consultant

For more information call the Box Office: 1.800.565.SHOW or 902.254.3000

Or visit: www.shipscompany.com

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