Join us for a workshop presentation of Red Sky Over Halifax, a new musical written by BCPA Executive Director Christopher Dwyer. This performance represents an invaluable part of the new play development process — be among the first to see the show take shape and be part of the creative process that helps bring this new musical to life!
Set against the countdown to the 1917 Halifax Explosion, this powerful new work explores love, memory, maritime history, and Indigenous resilience in the face of colonial expansion. Featuring music by Mi’Kmaq artist Emma Stevens and UK sea shanty phenomenon The Longest Johns, Red Sky Over Halifax is an epic theatrical journey.
This workshop is supported in part by the Prince George’s Arts & Humanities Council (PGAHC).
Workshop Cast
| Chris Rudy | Albert McGinnis |
| Ryan Alexander | Jacob McGinnis |
| Valerie Adams Rigsbee | Mother McGinnis |
| Russell Rinker* | Patrick Coleman |
| Aubee Billie | Rosie Lonecloud |
| Derek Garza* | Thomas Lonecloud |
| Jordan Essex | Clement Ligoure |
| Bradley Foster Smith | Sergeant Bremner |
| John Scott Richardson | Kina’mu’k |
| Gary DuBreuil | Vincent / Shipping Agent |
| Jacob Mainhart | Bernard |
| Alex Miletich IV | Coal Trimmer |
*Actor appears through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
Workshop Production Team
| Christopher Dwyer | Playwright & Producer |
| Jenna Place | Director |
| Korey Cunningham | Music Director |
| Briana Manente | Stage Manager |
| David May | Lighting Designer |
| Owen Adams | Music Arranger |
| Mark Datcher | Audio Support |
| Andrew Parker | Audio Support / Demos |
| Marcus Wilder | Assistant Stage Manager |
| Onyx Cummings | Board Operator |
| Phyllis Cross | Front of House |
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