The Captain at The Marsh Rising Series
​May 12, 2026 at The Marsh in Berkeley 
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. 
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
 

 
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  Inspired by the serpent-entwined staff at the ancient healing grounds of Epidaurus, Greece.
                                  Theatre Heals.    Follow the trees.   They'll lead you there.
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     Playwright, Artistic Collaboration