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February | World Premiere
October 13, 2023 - October 14, 2023
February | World Premiere
By Laura Kaminsky & Lisa Moore

February is a powerful portrayal of the families whose lives were irrevocably altered when Ocean Ranger sank off the coast of Newfoundland, on Valentine’s Day, 1982 — all 84 men on board were lost.

Shifting between the past and present, we follow the fictional Helen O’Mara and her son John. Helen navigates the grief of widowhood and the struggles of motherhood, eventually learning to ‘let the light in’ and find love again. John, immersed in a career in the oil industry that killed his father, struggles with his ambivalence and aspirations when he unexpectedly becomes a father himself.

Based on the award-winning novel by Lisa Moore, February delves into the shared, enduring grief of a community struck by tragedy, and explores our paths forward in this world. 

October 13, 2023 - October 14, 2023
Showtime
  • October 13, 2023 7:30 pm
  • October 14, 2023 7:30 pm
Language
English with English and French Surtitles™
Run Time
120 minutes
Content Warnings
Depictions of Death and Sexual activity on stage. | Discussions of Death, Mental Health, and Familial Relationships. | Potential: flashing lights and/or projections.
Location
Arts & Culture Centre St. John's View on Google Maps
Accesibility Notes
A livestream presentation of this production will be available on Friday, June 3, and Saturday, June 4

The Arts and Culture Centre is fully wheelchair accessible; as wheelchair seating is limited, please book these seats in advance. The ACC also has a limited number of hearing assist devices; to ensure availability, reserve when ordering tickets. Please let the Box Office know of special needs when ordering tickets, or Click Here for more information.
CREATIVE TEAMS
Laura KaminskyComposer & Co-Librettist
Lisa MooreAuthor & Co-Librettist
Judith YanConductor
Ruth LawrenceDirector
Keith RobertsCostume Designer
Alison HelmerSet Design
Leigh Ann VardyLighting Design
Cameron DavisProjection Designer
Don EllisSound Designer
Amanda KleinStage Manager
    Cast
    Katherine PrachtHelen O'Mara
    Leroy DavisJohn O'Mara
    Matthew DalenCal O'Mara
    Pascale SpinneyJane
    Michael KellyBarry
    Michael ColmanPriest﹘Red﹘Coach
    Lara CiekiewiczBartender
    1. Mado Christie

      Assistant Conductor
    2. Heather Kao

      Concert Master, 1st Violin
    3. Nancy Case-Oates

      2nd Violin
    4. Carole Bestvater

      Traditional Fiddle
    5. Chantelle Jubenville

      Viola
    6. Frank Fusari

      Bass
    7. Nathan Cook

      Cello
    8. Michelle Cheramy

      Flute
    9. Annie Corrigan

      Oboe
    10. Christine Carter

      Clarinet
    11. Ian Hopkin

      Bassoon
    12. Katie Sullivan

      1st Trumpet
    13. Jill Dawe

      2nd Trumpet
    14. Jo Dashney

      Trombone
    15. Rob Power

      Percussion
    16. Etienne Gendron

      Percussion
    17. Sarah Veber

      Harp
    18. Stella Hui

      Piano
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