Written by
Reid Campbell
Genre(s)
Environmentalism, Musical, TYA
Synopsis
Parks Canada stepped outside the park boundaries and commissioned a comedy with music with the Piping Plover, Blanding’s Turtle, Ribbon Snake and Flying Squirrel as characters. Why? These creatures represent animals and plants which are species at risk (S.A.R.). They are disappearing from Nova Scotia. The play has reversed roles for humans and animals. The animal population is very concerned for the future viability of humans. 'Turtle' forms 'The Society for Humans At Risk Kejimkujik' (S.H.A.R.K.). Their mission is to study the threatened population and come up with a plan.
Language
English
Development History
Commissioned by Parks Canada in 2006, S.H.A.R.K. was conceived as a vehicle to raise awareness around Species At Risk and the environment. Reid worked with biologists and Mi'kmaq storyteller, shalan joudry in developing the play, shalan was a member
Performance History
S.H.A.R.K. toured during the summer of 2007, playing festivals and fairs in Lunenburg, Queens and Annapolis Counties. It was remounted for The Locally Yours Festival sponsored by the South Shore Players in Lunenburg for one evening in September 2017.
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