The Sea Horse

World Premiere

The Sea Horse is a bawdy yet touching love story concerning weathered seaman Harry Bales’ attempt to lure his sweetheart, Gertrude Blum, from her seedy life as proprietor of The Sea Horse, a grimy dive of a bar settled in the mist of the Southern California coastline. Coming from hard, working-class lives, both have seen their share of hard knocks and bear the emotional scars that come from a life of struggle. Yet, as they strive to understand their lot in life and to negotiate an intimacy with one another, a rich story of humor, pathos, and love emerges.
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WRITTEN BY
Edward J. Moore

DIRECTED BY
Ensemble Member Dado

PERFORMANCE RUN
January 17 – March 5, 2006

SEASON
Season 13

The Sea Horse is a bawdy yet touching love story concerning weathered seaman Harry Bales’ attempt to lure his sweetheart, Gertrude Blum, from her seedy life as proprietor of The Sea Horse, a grimy dive of a bar settled in the mist of the Southern California coastline. Coming from hard, working-class lives, both have seen their share of hard knocks and bear the emotional scars that come from a life of struggle. Yet, as they strive to understand their lot in life and to negotiate an intimacy with one another, a rich story of humor, pathos, and love emerges.

CAST
Gertrude Blum | Ensemble Member Kirsten Fitzgerald
Harry Bales | Ensemble Member Guy Van Swearingen

CREATIVE TEAM
Scenic Design | Grant Sabin
Costume Design | Karen Kawa
Lighting Design | Amanda Clegg Lyon
Sound Design | Bob Rokos
Properties Design | Kelly Bouma
Fight Choreographer | David Wooley
Dramaturg | Kristen Leahey
Technical Director | John Zuiker
Stage Manager | Wendy Woodward
Assistant Director | Dan Findley