The epic tale of Ishmael, as he joins the crew of the Pequod and the obsessed captain Ahab in the hunt for the white whale.
Fourteen songs based on the Herman Melville’s novel tell the story of the men caught in the wake of Ahab’s obsession, and of violence, courage, love and loss.
First performed in concert in 2023, the piece has continued to grow. Following a workshop with director Adam Paolozza in 2025, a staged version is now in preparation for the 2026 Toronto Fringe Festival at Theatre Passe Muraille!
Song 1: Ishmael. (Peter Thompson voice, Erika Reiman piano)