Season
1985-86
Play
Wind And Water: Stories of the Newfoundland Chinese
Run Dates
November 27, 1985–December 8, 1985
Playwright
Director
Cast
- Mee Ling Oue Wu Yok Ling
- Bryan Hennessey The immigration Officer/Ralph/The Wizard/Chesley Noseworthy/Sargent Nagent/Witness/Herbert Carter
- Joe Carter The Interpreter/Elmo/Charlie/Wofen Chat
- Keeman Wong Wu Ming Lee/Later called Mikey/Hong Leon
- William Gin Leong Chun/Later called Leo/Wo Fen Game
- Kate Heeney Mrs. Morris/Mrs.Noseworthy/Sunday School Teacher
- Greg Thomey Mr. Noseworthy/Frank Maret
Crew
- Janis Spence Dramaturg
- Sarah Pelley Production Assistant
- Costume Workshop Costume Designer
- Joe Carter Set & Poster Designer
- Flip Janes Set Builder/Lighting Designer/Operations Technician
- Steve Fitzpatrick Advertiser
Description
Wind And Water explores three areas of the Chinese experience: the early beginnings of the Chinese immigration to Newfoundland. The isolation and hardship of the “bachelor society” imposed on the community by repressive immigration laws and finally the integration of the two diverse cultures.
Production type
- RCA Production