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In The Wake

Thursday, April 8, 2010 8:00PM

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The World Premiere of
In The Wake
by the Downstage Creation Ensemble
April 8-10 & 13-17, 2010
EPCOR CENTRE's Motel

An oxygen-deprived dead zone is spreading off the Western coast of Canada, and fisherman Jack Travail is feeling the impact. Frustrated with an ineffectual union and government inaction, Jack begins to seek out alternative solutions.

When scientist Charlotte Wallace discovers that her research has the potential to bring life back to the ocean, Jack feels it can't be implemented fast enough. But Charlotte quickly discovers that such radical solutions aren't easily implemented amid the contentious issues surrounding climate change.

As Jack and Charlotte get caught in the wake of escalating tensions, they contemplate the possibility of radical action. But with so much at stake politically and personally, to what depths will they go to bring about necessary change?

Four actors bring this fast-paced, darkly-humourous and topical tale to life on a 3 foot by 6 foot illuminated platform, portraying dozens of characters and locations with the help of composer Ethan Cole's original score.

"Too much tension and the line will snap."