(photo by Emily Cooper)
Troubled waters lead to joyous feeling.by David C. Jones
Pacific Theatre does the most soulful dramas in Vancouver. Because of its unique design you can see half the audience on the other side of the playing area; it really creates a community experience. You can check in with other theatregoers to gauge their engagement with the production.
Their new show is called The Seafarer and it’s by Irish playwright Conor McPherson. The show itself was written in 2006 and it was nominated for many awards but didn’t win. This production reveals why on both counts.
The story concerns a troubled alcoholic named Sharkey who is returning home to Dublin after getting fired from his job as a chauffeur. At home is Richard who is blind due to a dumpster accident. A regular visitor to the home is Ivan. While Sharkey is trying to stay off the sauce Richard and Ivan can’t get enough.
