My Ocean

My Ocean is about broken homes, finding hope in our uncertain future, and how we might find forgiveness.

"My Ocean captures the anxiety of our culture over the degradation of nature better than any story I have seen, heard, or read."
- Plank Magazine

"Sasha Singer-Wilson’s script is filled with poignant observations on childhood relationships and ways of coping in the face of trauma."
- Vancouver Sun

Armed with a karaoke machine and a Jellyfish dance, Lenny delivers an unforgettable Speaker’s League presentation.

Twelve-year old environmentalist Lenny has his lucky pouch around his neck, and the eczema behind his knees is hardly even itchy. He is more ready than ever for his Speakers League presentation on Sea Turtles! Part way through, Lenny can’t help but reveal the dramatic events leading up to his presentation and the whole thing derails. The line between Lenny’s past and present blurs before our eyes.

The short version of My Ocean premiered at Brave New Play Rites, Studio 1398, Vancouver, March 12-15, 2015.

My Ocean

at Brave New Play Rites

Written by Sasha Singer-Wilson
Directed & dramaturged by Ulla Laidlaw
Performed by Nadeem Phillip
Lighting Design by Scott Zechner
Sound Design by Daniel Tessy
Stage Management by Damon Jang

The full-length version of the play premiered at The Vancouver Fringe Festival, Studio 16, September 9-17, 2016.

My Ocean

at the Vancouver Fringe

Written by Sasha Singer-Wilson
Directed & dramaturged by Ulla Laidlaw
Performed by Nadeem Phillip
Lighting Design by Calvin Baker
Sound Design by Jean Tejkel
Stage Management by Yvonne Yip

Read an interview with Sasha about art, activism and My Ocean in The Georgia Straight.

Listen to Sasha talk about the Vancouver Fringe and My Ocean with Erika Thorkelson on The Storytelling Show.

Photograph of Nadeem Phillip by Ulla Laidlaw.