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.
The cast list is set for the minimum with 10 actors. (5) are primary characters who should not double. The (5) "track" roles may be broken up for a larger cast if desired.
Gullet
40's - 50's,
Any
,
Any gender
An enormous seagull, a calculated killer
Can be played by:
Age:
40s, 50s
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Any gender
Barnacle
40's - 50's,
Any
,
Female / Female Identifying (she/her)
A Deep Sea Turtle, a mother
Can be played by:
Age:
40s, 50s
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Female
Weed
Teens - Early 20's,
Any
,
Male / Male Identifying (he/him)
Barnacle's son, filled with anger, played by a young man
Can be played by:
Age:
Teens, 20s
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Male
Daedalus
Any Age,
Any
,
Any gender
An excitable dolphin who takes himself (themself) very seriously.
Can be played by:
Age:
Any age
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Any gender
Foam
Teens - Early 20's,
Any
,
Female / Female Identifying (she/her)
An enslaved orphaned Deep Sea Turtle, hopeful yet sharp.
Can be played by:
Age:
Teens, 20s
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Female
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.
Can be played by:
Age:
Teens, 20s
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Female
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.
Can be played by:
Age:
50s, 60s
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Female
Track 3: Elder Fish / Blue Heron / Others
40's - 50's,
Any
,
Female / Female Identifying (she/her)
A dogmatic leader filled with narcissism.
Can be played by:
Age:
50s, 60s
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Female
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.