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...
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.
