Breaking Wave Theatre Company

Do you remember the bird songs? Have you noticed the growing silence? On Guåhan, native birds once filled the skies, but the invasive brown tree snake, introduced after World War II, wiped out ten of the twelve native species, triggering a collapse in biodiversity. This loss reflects the larger climate crisis, shaped by colonization, militarization, and capitalism. Breaking Wave Theatre Company (BWTC) aims to develop an original, multi-disciplinary performance that explores these forces and their impact on Guåhan and the Pasifika. Through devised theatre, a team of local artists will collaboratively create a piece blending theatre, music, and movement. The performance will tell stories of resilience and loss, while also exploring how ancestral knowledge can offer solutions to environmental challenges. This work seeks to inspire reflection, dialogue, and action around the urgent issue of the climate crisis.

Land Acknowledgement: Chamoru People