This Sinking Island

This Sinking Island tells the story of families displaced by climate change. The play starts
with the voices of climate refugees from around the globe and concludes with the story of three siblings who must leave all they’ve ever known on the island of Manhattan in search of a new home. Poignant and inspiring, the play was devised by The Anthropologists, using sea level rise science and climate refugee...
This Sinking Island tells the story of families displaced by climate change. The play starts
with the voices of climate refugees from around the globe and concludes with the story of three siblings who must leave all they’ve ever known on the island of Manhattan in search of a new home. Poignant and inspiring, the play was devised by The Anthropologists, using sea level rise science and climate refugee testimony. This Sinking Island builds a bridge between understanding climate science and imagining a better
and more just future. Written by Melissa Moschitto with the ensemble. With original music by Mariah Freda.
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This Sinking Island

Character Information

  • GULLY
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    A refugee from another land. Gully is resourceful and intuitive, protective
    yet a bit of a clown. Above all, generous. This role is non-verbal, in part to
    represent the trauma of the separation from home and language barrier.
  • FEN
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    The middle sibling. At times beats to their own drum, yet craves approval and companionship. Often forced to choose between siblings, driven by a bit of spunk and humor and in many ways up for adventure.
  • EDY
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    The youngest sibling. Can be sullen yet playful; is upset to have had to leave home and wants desperately to return to the place they know and love. Especially where Dar is concerned, they naturally question authority.
  • DAR
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    The oldest sibling. Not a child any longer but not yet an adult; has been forced to take on greater responsibility now that they are caring for the two younger siblings. Resourceful and serious, forthright when necessary.

Production History

  • Professional
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    The Anthropologists
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    2018
  • Workshop
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    The Anthropologists
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    2017