Orphan Well

Capping an abandoned oil well at the compound of a spiritual leader who preaches environmental apocalypse even as he stands accused of disturbing crimes, Katie hears voices from underground, sending her down her own dark well. Ripped from the headlines, an Alberta ghost story about faith, charlatanism and toxic legacies.

Playwright: Len Falkenstein
Director: Len Falkenstein
Cast: Jake Martin, Rebekah Chasse, Mary Walker
Designers: Sound Design and Music: Devin Rockwell

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Plain Language Description

Orphan Well is a dark Alberta ghost story about Katie, a woman who seals old oil wells. While working at the site of a religious leader accused of abuse, she starts hearing voices underground. The experience brings up painful memories from her past. As she searches for the truth, Katie struggles to tell what’s real and avoid falling under the preacher’s influence. Inspired by real events, the show explores abuse of power, environmental damage, and the lasting effects of patriarchy.

• Drama
• $20.00 inc $5.00 fee
• 14-August 24, 2025
• 65 minutes
• La Cité Francophone
• 13: SERVUS Credit Union Théâtre
• 14A
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  Show Contains: Adult Language/Content, Mental Illness/Disorders, Religious Content, Sexual Violence