Okinum
Onishka Productions and Imago Theatre, Tiohtià:ke / Mooniyaang
- In-person event
- Français
Presented by NAC indigenous Theatre and Zones Théâtrales
SEPTEMBER 17, 18 SEPTEMBRE 2021 Interprété en français
SEPTEMBER 14, 15, 16 SEPTEMBRE 2021 Performed in English
(https://nac-cna.ca/fr/event/29282)
Okinum breathes our dreams into being through a performance of remembrance and healing.
Inspired by a recurring dream of a giant beaver, Okinum (which means “dam” in Anishinaabemowin) reflects on the power of culture and language. The performer takes us through her discovery of a connection between her recurring dreams and ancestry, as she learns to treat herself with traditional medicines.
Immerse yourself in an experience that draws the audience into the world of dreams through sound, video, language, and storytelling. The performance bridges the gap between three languages: English, French and the language of the land: Anishinaabemowin.
- Playwright, Co-Director & Performer Émilie Monnet
- Co-directed, Dramaturg & Direction of Performers Emma Tibaldo
- Co-Director & Choreographer Sarah Williams
- Technical Consultant Frédéric Auger
- Lighting Designer Lucie Bazzo
- Birch Bark Biting Performer and Knowledge Keeper Thérèse Thelesh Bégin
- Production Stage Manager Luciana Burcheri
- Video Designer Clark Ferguson
- Props Builder Marie-Ève Fortier
- Performer and Sound Designer Jackie Gallant
- Set Designer Simon Guilbault
- Translation Dramaturg Maureen Labonté
- Costume Designer Caroline Monnet
- Moccasins Sage Paul
- Sound Operator Simon Riverin
- Technical Director Ted Stafford
- Voice Performer / Anishnaabemowin Language and Culture Consultant Véronique Thusky
- Costume Builder Sonya Vallis
- Developed with PWM & CEAD
- Special Thanks Fatma Sarah Elkashef, Hannah Kirby, La Machinerie des arts for their administrative support, Cultivart, Joséphine Bacon, Simon Brascoupe, Floyd Favel, Anna Mapachee, Espace Go, Catherine Sasseville, Amelie Dionoski
- BABS ASPER THEATRE TEAM Charles Martin Head Carpenter; Michel Sanscartier Head Properties; Eric Tessier Head Electrician; Martin Racette Assistant Electrician; Jon Carter Head Sound; David Milliard Head Projectionist; Projectionists, Wardrobe Mistresses, Masters and Attendants are members of International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 471.