The Old Boat Goddess (2011)
- Adapted by Ralph Lee from Songs of Gods, Songs of Humans by Donald J. Philippi
- Designed & Directed by Ralph Lee
- Music Composed by Neal Kirkwood
- Costumes by Casey Compton
- Mucky Lyrics by Bob Holman
- Choreographed by Hilary Easton
- Performers: Andrew Butler, Tanya Dougherty, Audrey Hailes, Greg Manley, Tom Marion
- Musician: Matt Donello
The material for this play comes from the Ainu people, who live on the northern islands of Japan. Their epic tales reflect a deep respect for nature and belief that there are spirits in all things, both living and inanimate. Based on three of these stories, this show featured a loathsome dragon who meets an unexpected fate, a young warrior who subdues a gigantic ferocious fish, and the reminiscences of a primordial tree as she is transformed into a sailing vessel.
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