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Of the Sea

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Libretto by Kanika Ambrose
Composed by Ian Cusson
Directed by Philip Akin
Conducted by Jennifer Tung

An Obsidian Theatre and Tapestry Opera co-production, in partnership with TO Live.

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.

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Kanika Ambrose

Librettist

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Ian Cusson

Composer

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Philip Akin

Director

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Jennifer Tung

Conductor

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Rachel Forbes

Set & Costume Designer

Janeena Morris (Young, Gifted & Black Cohort Member)

Apprentice Costume Designer