Oil and Water (2013)
Produced by
Artistic Fraud of Newfoundland
Presented by
Writer: Robert Chafe
Director: Jillian Keiley
Composer: Andrew Craig
Music Director: Kellie Walsh
Venue
Run
April 18th, 2012 – May 6th, 2012
Synopsis
Oil and Water is a theatrical retelling of the incredible true story of Lanier Phillips. Shipwrecked in 1942, Mr. Phillips was
the only African-American survivor. He was saved and openly embraced by the “people of St. Lawrence” and his life was
forever altered. Lanier passed away this February, two days shy of his 89th birthday, his legendary story still resonating
with relevance and power. A ten-person cast sings an a cappella score that blends the Newfoundland folk tradition with
African-American gospel. (factorytheatre.ca)
Cast
| Ryan Allen | Phillips |
| Neema Bickersteth | Adeline |
| Petrina Bromley | Violet |
| Clint Butler | Bergeron |
| Starr Domingue | Vonzia |
| Mike Payette | Langston |
| Mark Power | Levi |
| Jody Richardson | John |
| Jeremiah Sparks | Lanier |
| Alison Woolridge | Ena |
Creative Team
| Robert Chafe | Writer |
| Jillian Keiley | Director |
| Andrew Craig | Composer |
| Kellie Walsh | Music Director |
| Shawn Kerwin | Set Designer |
| Marie Sharpe | Costume Designer |
| Leigh Ann Vardy | Lighting Designer |
| Don Ellis | Sound Designer |
| Clare Preuss | Assistant Director |
| Iris Turcott | Dramaturge |
| Sarah Garton Stanley | Dramaturge |
Production
| Ron Snippe | Technical Director |
| Jean-Phillipe Trepanier | Technical Director (Original Production) |
| Erin French | Production Manager |
| Kai-Yueh Chen | Stage Manager |
| Mark Denine | Assistant Stage Manager |
| Paul de Jong | Voice Coach |
| Sharon King-Campbell | Production Assistant |
| Steve Frecker | Set Construction |
| Flora Planchat | Props |
| Maggie Keiley | Graphic Designer |
| David Somers | Graphic Designer |
