Obsidian and Tapestry Make History with New Canadian Black Opera.
Under the crushing power of the Atlantic Ocean, a mythical world rises from the depths Of the Sea.
A father will do anything to save his daughter. Of the Sea follows the story of Maduka, his daughter Binyelum, and fellow Africans thrown overboard during the Middle Passage who now populate mythical underwater kingdoms that span the ocean floor. Amidst the waves, fiery plans for revenge are made, a parent is blinded by love for their child, and a fight against fate begins.
In the cold, murky waters, everyone dreams to see the sun again.
A powerful new opera flowing with hope and heartbreak, Of The Sea is brought to life by an incredibly talented and diverse team of creatives. The work is written by up-and-coming Black playwright Kanika Ambrose, composed by Métis and French- Canadian musician Ian Cusson, directed by award-winning cultural leader and well-respected Black director and actor Philip Akin, and conducted by Chinese-Canadian musician Jennifer Tung.
2023/03/25 - 2023/04/01
Bluma Appel Theatre - St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts
27 Front Street East, Toronto, ON M5E 1B4