Review: Intimate, honest storytelling makes Inner Elder's tough subject matter accessible and relevant
[Michelle Thrush] has a compelling story to tell, but it’s the elegant, sly way she weaves it that makes Inner Elder such a treat.
MICHELLE THRUSH. LIGHTING & SET DESIGN : SANDI SOMERS. ARTISTIC TREATMENT : AURA (MONIQUEAURA.COM) © BEN LAIRD
Inner Elder
by Michelle Thrush
2022-01-11 20:00
2022-01-15 21:00
60
Canada/Eastern
🎟 NAC: Inner Elder
https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/22155
In-person event
Inner Elder recounts one woman’s transformation from a young girl navigating the shambles of her family life to Gemini Award-winning actor and artist. Michelle Thrush weaves the seemingly disparate anecdotes from her life into powerful and hilarious testimony that that will open your eyes, sear your heart, and have you laughing out loud.
Azrieli Studio,1 Elgin Street,Ottawa,Canada
January 11
- 15, 2022
Indigenous arts
Theatre
Drama
Comedy
“Intimate, honest storytelling...you are in the presence of a master storyteller.” Calgary Herald
- In-person event
- English
- Ages 14+
- ≈ 55 minutes · No intermission
Inner Elder recounts one woman’s transformation from a young girl navigating the shambles of her family life to Gemini Award-winning actor and artist. Michelle Thrush weaves the seemingly disparate anecdotes from her life into powerful and hilarious testimony that that will open your eyes, sear your heart, and have you laughing out loud.
- Written and performed by Michelle Thrush
- Directed by Karen Hines
