Maria Gets a New Life (2013)
Produced by
Presented by
The SummerWorks Performance Festival
Playwright: Cliff Cardinal
Director: Elizabeth K.
Venue
Run
August 9th, 2013 – August 17th, 2013
Synopsis
Maria Grace the First Nation’s single mom is also a wanted fugitive. After three months on the road, Maria moves her two kids into a vacant house. As the authorities close in, Maria is faced with her last hour with her children. Determined to give her children all the lessons they’ll ever need to survive in a world that is not made for people like them, this is to be the day that Maria Gets A New Life. (summerworks.ca)
Cast
Cherish Violet Blood | Maria |
Lisa Cromarty | Honey |
daniel jelani ellis | Baby |
Creative Team
Cliff Cardinal | Playwright |
Brian Drader | Dramaturge |
Production
Cliff Cardinal | Producer |
Esther Jun | Associate Producer |
G. Jones | Stage Manager |
Emily Iselmoe | Technical Director |
Emily Iselmoe | Video Assistant |
Glen Gould | Video Assistant |
Esther Jun | Associate Producer |
Staff
Gabe Cropley | Festival Lighting Designer |
Will Hofstetter | Venue Technician |
John Thomson | Venue Technician |
Christopher Ross | Venue Technician |