An excerpt of The Captain was workshopped at Sunset Solos Sunday Jan. 19, 2025
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The Captain by Joan Bernier  
The Captain explores lineage, what is passed down and how we navigate in a starless sky. 
A solo show tracing three generations of hardness: a 20th century Sea Captain is confronted with the devastating effects of colonization on the deck of his ship,  a Nuclear Arms Technician is troubled by the sound of a young girl running and a woman surrounded by wildfire smoke, tries to find her way home. 
Inspired by the final voyages of Captain Joseph Elzéar Bernier (1852-1934). 

Written in collaboration with David Ford. 
Performed by Joan Bernier.  
Directed by Rebecca Fisher. 

Proceeds benefit the Arctic Community Food Center:
Qajuqturvik Community Food Center in Iqaluit, Nunavut  https://www.qajuqturvik.ca

As seen at the Montreal Fringe 2021/2022: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/montreal-fringe-festival-2021-1.6064419
 
Excerpts of this show has been workshopped at:  Monday Night Marsh,  Tell it on Tuesday, In front of Your Eyes Festival - The Marsh SF  and The Rogue Festival - Fresno. 
 
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  Inspired by the serpent-entwined staff at the ancient healing grounds of Epidaurus, Greece.
                                  Theatre Heals.    Follow the trees.   They will lead you there.
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     Playwright, Artistic Collaboration