Told within the framework of Canada's proud but often troubled maritime history, "The Boat Show" encounters sirens, icebergs, Vikings, slave ships, gender fluidity, and forbidden love, while sailing the waters of Toronto's Harbour during the War of 1812.
Produced by Pirate Life Theatre, Toronto ON, September 2018
Keywords:Â boat, maritime, women, indigenous, BIPOC, history, Canada, immersive, site-specific, war, 1812, slavery, mermaids
Genre: Drama
Acts: 1
Run time: 45 minutes
Suitable for students 12+
Content note:Â Trigger warning for homophobic language, some sexual content
Cast size: 10 actors
Male roles: 5
Female roles: 5
Trans/non-binary/gender non-conforming roles: 4
Casting note:Â Gender and race should be fluid in this production