Dark Water

The swampland of Louisiana is hit with the most massive oil spill known to history. Barnacle, an old sea turtle, fights against man’s destruction, nature’s wrath, and her enemies of the wild to save her children trapped in the spill. Poetry, allegory, and movement create a world of magical realism as the animals of Louisiana face the ultimate threat to their lives.
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Dark Water

Character Information

  • Gullet
    40's - 50's,
    Any
    ,
    Any gender
    An enormous seagull, a calculated killer
  • Barnacle
    40's - 50's,
    Any
    ,
    Female / Female Identifying (she/her)
    A Deep Sea Turtle, a mother
  • Weed
    Teens - Early 20's,
    Any
    ,
    Male / Male Identifying (he/him)
    Barnacle's son, filled with anger, played by a young man
  • Daedalus
    Any Age,
    Any
    ,
    Any gender
    An excitable dolphin who takes himself (themself) very seriously.
  • Foam
    Teens - Early 20's,
    Any
    ,
    Female / Female Identifying (she/her)
    An enslaved orphaned Deep Sea Turtle, hopeful yet sharp.
  • Track 1: Pregnant Fish, Tears, Others
    20's - 30's,
    Any
    ,
    Female / Female Identifying (she/her)
    Able to be weak/vulnerable and ferocious depending on the role.
  • Track 2: Sheepshead / Clam / Others
    50's - 60's - 70's,
    Any
    ,
    Female / Female Identifying (she/her)
    A darker character with charisma yet no true morals.
  • Track 3: Elder Fish / Blue Heron / Others
    40's - 50's,
    Any
    ,
    Female / Female Identifying (she/her)
    A dogmatic leader filled with narcissism.
  • Track 4: Rebellious Fish / Charmer / Pad
    20's - 30's,
    Any
    ,
    Male / Male Identifying (he/him)
    Has the ability to turn on a slick charm. Ability to sing and dance a plus.
  • Track 5: Blue / Sea Urchin / Lily
    20's - 30's,
    Any
    ,
    Female / Female Identifying (she/her)
    Ethereal presence with the ability to move well.

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    MTWorks, NYC
    ,
    2013

Production History

  • University
    ,
    St. Lawrence University
    ,
    2018
  • Workshop
    ,
    MTWorks, NYC
    ,
    2014

Awards

Winner
,
Outstanding Original Full Length Script
,
Innovative Theatre Awards
,
2014