The First World War is over and every day, the villages of Newfoundland are abandoned for a new life in the big city. Under the light of the moon, two former lovers meet to confront their past choices and contemplate a possible future – together. Director Ravi Jain reimagines this beloved Canadian classic about love, loss, and reconciliation through an intercultural lens, asking the question, “Can you ever truly return home?”
This project is part of Why Not’s SHARE stream of activities. SHARE projects are partnerships with other independent artists and companies to help produce, present or tour their work.
High Performance Rodeo
Decidedly Jazz Dance Centre, Jan 17-20 2018
Gateway Theatre
Richmond BC, Feb 15-24 2018
Prairie Theatre Exchange
Winnipeg MB, Jan 25-Feb 11 2018
Written by David French
Directed by Ravi Jain
Lighting Design and Production Management by Kaileigh Krysztofiak
Stage Managed by Tamara Protic
Performed by Kawa Ada/Danny Ghantous, Mayko Nguyen/Bahareh Yaraghi and Ania Soul
“does what any good production of a classic does: reminds us why it’s a classic in the first place.”
"Ravi Jain's direction is what elevates this production into one of Factory's best. It's full of joy and love; tension and loss. It's a perfect poem that you never want to end."
"Director Ravi Jain’s extraordinary production of Salt-Water Moon, David French’s classic love story, is elementary in the best sense... I can’t imagine a Salt-Water Moon that better captures that very human blend of affection and tension."
“an irresistible reimagining of a Canadian classic”
