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WORLD PREMIEREHoly Crow Arts is pleased to announce the world premiere of Keepers of the Salish Sea by Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw playwright Justin Neal. Premiering as a rental event at The Cultch, Historic Theatre from November 21-December 1, 2024, acclaimed Inuvialuk/Dene/Cree director Reneltta Arluk takes the reigns on this tale of self discovery, a journey from the cubicles, dive bars, and concrete of New York City to the other side of Turtle Island, and the lush, pristine lands of K’emk'emeláy (Vancouver).
PLAY SYNOPSIS
Samuel, a New Yorker drunk, sobers up and gets a transcendent call from Coast Salish lands. Along the way, Samuel must overcome the demons that beckon and the bosses that threaten. And as he finds clarity and learns to live again, he charts a new course right in front of our eyes. This loosely based biographical story is inspired by and seeks to honour the phenomenal Coast Salish seagoing practice, thousands of years old, nearly erased by colonization.
CAST & CREATIVE TEAM
The cast is composed of stellar Indigenous actors from across the country, led by lauded TV veteran Meegwun Fairbrother (Burden of Truth, Seeds, Mohawk Girls) making his return to the stage. The ensemble cast includes renowned performers Marion Jacobs, Aaron M. Wells, Cheri Maracle, Cole Vandale, and Mitchell Saddleback.
The creative team includes:
Bracken Hanuse Corlett, Northwest Coast Artist
Rianne Svelnis, Co-Producer
Emily Dotson, Set and Costume Designer
Edzi’u, Sound Design
Sophie Kaplan, Stage Manager
Jamie Sweeney, Lighting Design
Jessica Han, Production Manager
Elsa Orme, Production Associate
Conor Day, Sound Design Assistant
Rob Eccles (@lazbones) Graphic Design/Illustration
Georgie Lawson, Photographer
Cultural assistance from Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw knowledge keepers, Squamish Ocean Canoe Family, including Shucks Larry Nahanee Skipper, Sempúlyan Stewart Gonzales, K’etximtn Alroy Baker, and Tesaxlewet Mabel Nahanee Language and Cultural Advisors.
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Holy Crow Arts’ production of Justin Neal’s Keepers of the Salish Sea directed by Reneltta Arluk, runs November 21–December 1 at The Cultch, Historic Theatre, 1895 Venables St. Vancouver, BC 604-251-1363 (Box Office).
A number of free tickets to Indigenous Patrons and Pay What You Choose tickets are available. More info at holycrowarts.com.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Cultch, 1885 Venables St, Vancouver, BC V5L 2H6, Canada,Vancouver, British Columbia
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