Presented by NAC indigenous Theatre and Zones Théâtrales
SEPTEMBER 14, 15, 16 SEPTEMBRE 2021 Performed in English
SEPTEMBER 17, 18 SEPTEMBRE 2021 Interprété en français
Neseyan o-wejibàbandamag màdiziwin kidji kikendàmawin ashidj
minomàdiziwin màmawi Okinum.
Awasò kìje adisòkewin ki wìkodàbiyedj kidji...
At the crossroads of theatre, performance and media arts, Émilie Monnet’s work is most often presented in the form of interdisciplinary theatre or performative installations. Her artistic approach favors collaborative and multilingual creative processes, and explores the themes of identity, memory, history and transformation. A committed interdisciplinary artist, in 2011 she founded Onishka Productions in order to forge links between artists from different cultures and disciplines. Artist in Residence at the Centre du Théâtre d’Aujourd’hui from 2018 to 2021, she is now the artist in residence at Espace GO for the next three years.
Most recently, she presented her play Okinum at the Centaur Theater and at the National Arts Centre, and her new creation Marguerite: le feu will be produced next spring. Émilie is Algonquin/French and currently lives between the Outaouais and Tiohtià: ke / Mooniyaang / Montréal.
Au croisement du théâtre, de la performance et du son, le travail d’Émilie Monnet est le plus souvent présenté sous forme de théâtre interdisciplinaire ou d’installations performatives. Sa démarche artistique privilégie les processus de création collaboratifs et multilinguistiques, et sonde les thèmes de la mémoire, de l’histoire et de la transformation. Artiste interdisciplinaire engagée, elle fonde en 2011 les Productions Onishka afin de tisser des liens entre artistes de différents peuples autochtones, toutes disciplines confondues. Artiste en résidence au Centre du Théâtre d’Aujourd’hui de 2018 à 2021, elle est maintenant la nouvelle artiste en résidence à Espace GO pour les trois prochaines années.
Tout récemment, elle présentait son spectacle Okinum au théâtre Centaur et au Centre national des Arts, et sa nouvelle création Marguerite: le feu sera diffusée au printemps prochain. Émilie est d’origine algonquine et française et vit actuellement entre l’Outaouais et Tiohtià:ke / Mooniyaang / Montréal.
In deciphering a recurring dream, writer, co-director and performer, Émilie Monnet, discovers how to break down interior barriers and trust in the power of dreams and intuition. In a captivating combination of performance, live sound, and visual storytelling, Okinum is an ode to reclaiming language and reconnecting to one's ancestors.
A captivating combination of performance, live sound, and visual storytelling, the play is a circular and immersive experience that interweaves three languages: English, French and Anishnaabemowin.
The French production of Okinum was developed by CEAD and PWM and through a residency at Théâtre Aux Écuries. Okinum premiered at Centre du Théâtre d'Aujourd'hui, and produced by Onishka in collaboration with PWM.
Translation commissioned and developed by Playwrights' Workshop Montréal, with the support of the Cole Foundation.
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.
