Ocean Opera

Ocean Opera, script and music by Alex Gelfand, produced by Ah! La la Productions

A spontaneous ride that intersects heart, humour and soul.

Ocean Opera is a musical adventure in its own right. The treacherous waters we call life can be as scary. But after watching this play, you may want to consider these characters you'll see as your trusty companions to keep you alright on lonely nights. And dare I say, this journey never runs out of luscious rhythm and rhyme?

The story blends in the aesthetics of theatrical play with the finesse of our great up-and-coming local talents. After all, this production is composed of amazing actors coming from our home turf - including some from Concordia University as well. The cast has Alycia Duncan, Remi Mireault, Nadine Cayer-Gonzales, Natasha Perry-Fagant, Nic Turcotte, and David Hall all on deck.

What weaves this story together is how their lives revolve around the world they live in - the ocean, the sky and the moon - collectively, the world to which they consider home. That universe is well represented through the sound and the visual art seen throughout. In terms of presentation, you may recognize a plethora of theatrical styles brought about by legends such as Shakespeare, Chekhov, and Jung, as quoted from the show's playbill.

You're warped into this pseudo-contemporary world where you bear witness to two lovers endlessly quarrelling about the future of their relationship. However, there is a cast of characters in the backdrop to help ease the tension and add colour to this story—from the extremely drunk pair of best friends, the obnoxiously loud captain, or the powerful heavenly deities, just to name a few.

Whether it's the attention-getting dialogue, the quirky sense of humour, or the captivating drama that surrounds the characters, there's something mysteriously charming about Ocean Opera that shouldn't just be deciphered: it needs to be seen, experienced and discovered. No swimsuit nor goggles required. All you need is a good ear, a good heart and a good sense of humour.

Ocean Opera is produced by Ah! La la Productions. You can catch the show on Friday, June 20th at 3:15pm, Saturday June 21st at 6:30pm, and Sunday June 22nd at 3:45pm at the La Chapelle Theatre (3700 Saint-Dominique). Ticket information is available via the Montreal Fringe Festival website.

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