The Souls of the Sea
- Full Length Musical, Drama
- 6M, 6F, 4M or F
- ISBN: SN9
From American's oldest seaport, Gloucester, MA, over 10,000 fishermen have been lost at sea. This musical is dedicated to those lost fishermen and their families.
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Description
- Full Length Musical
- Drama
- 140 minutes
- Target Audience: Teen (Age 14 - 18), Adult, Appropriate for all audiences
- Set Requirements: Area Staging
- Performance Group:
- Community Theatre, College Theatre / Student, High School/Secondary, Senior Theatre
Set in America's oldest seaport, Gloucester, Massachusetts, The Souls of the Sea portrays the rough-and-ready culture of commercial fishing on the perilous North Atlantic, depicting the world's most dangerous occupation through the passionate, colorful lives of the rugged fishermen and their heroic women.
Captain Cosmo and his crew, Jack and Manny, meet up at the House of Mitch Tavern on the waterfront, where Cosmo's wife, Marge, rules the roost with Shirley, her widowed sister, and Angelina, Jack's girlfriend.
Due to repressive federal regulations, the men had been forced to ship out in the hurricane-prone weather of late fall. Their near-disastrous voyage has left them with a damaged hull and little money to show for their efforts. Marge believes the boat is finished for the season, but Cosmo informs her that he's shipping out the next day. "We're behind on the mortgages," he tells her, insisting he'll be back by Christmas -- not a comforting promise since this Christmas will mark the 20th anniversary of the disappearance of Shirley's husband at sea.
Meantime at the bar, Manny is spurned by Fay, the local barfly who claims to despise all fishermen, while Jack and Angelina argue and split up over the unfulfilled expectations of their stormy relationship.
In spite of all forebodings, Cosmo and the crew set out on their dangerous trip, leaving the others behind to test the foundations of love, commitment and faith.
REVIEWS:
REVIEWS:
"The story of Gloucester is the story of America."
Frank Tedesco
"It's an amazing play, a celebration of the spirit of the fishing industry and the folks involved."
Rick Coucette, Actor
"Souls is a smash in oldest seaport."
Gloucester Daily Times
Characters
- Casting: 6M, 6F, 4M or F
- Casting Attributes: Reduced casting (Doubling Possible), Expandable casting, Room for Extras
- Chorus Size: Flex-Size Ensemble
