FISHING FOR ALASKA by Sturgis Warner to be Presented at Paradise Factory

Written and performed by Sturgis Warner and directed by Michael John Garcés, FISHING FOR ALASKA will begin performances October 9th at Paradise Factory. After directing a play about Alaska, a mid-career New York theater artist falls into the thick of Alaska's commercial fishing industry, encountering unforgettable characters, heart-stopping dangers, and the power of Alaska herself.

Fishing for Alaska follows Sturgis' entry into the thick of Alaska's commercial fishing world. Over two summers, three years apart, he worked as a deckhand on fishing boats with unforgettable characters, heart-stopping dangers and a closeup view of the power of Alaska herself. Fishing for Alaska is an epic tale of a New York City theater guy, who is taken in and accepted by a very different community, a bridge too rarely found in the cultural wars and political polarization of today. "I was surprised at the strength of brotherhood among fishermen. I formed tight bonds with all my mates." As Sturgis learned, ensemble is everything on a fishing boat. As it is in theater. As it should be in this country.

In 2026, this country needs to find new ways to come together again, to better understand our diverse circumstances and worlds. We think that Fishing for Alaska is a small step in that direction.