Niizh (2023)
Produced by
Playwright: Joelle Peters
Director: desirée leverenz
Venue
Daniels Spectrum – Ada Slaight Hall
Run
April 12th, 2023 – April 30th, 2023
Synopsis
“I hope I never forget this place. Even more, I hope that it never forgets me.”
Niizh, written by Joelle Peters, is a coming-of-age comedy. Set on a reserve in Southwestern Ontario, the play follows the youngest of the ‘Little’ family, Lenna Little, who prepares to leave home for the first time. In the midst of this she meets Sam Thomas, who has returned to the reserve after many years away. Is there a meet-cute? Is there a fish fry? Is there a sax solo? You’ll have to wait and see! (www.nativeearth.ca)
Cast
| Theresa Cutknife | Lenna Little |
| Kole Durnford | Sam Thomas |
| Jason McDonald | Billy Little |
| Aren Okemaysim | Jay Little |
| PJ Prudat | KC Thomas |
Creative Team
| Joelle Peters | Playwright |
| desirée leverenz | Director |
| Nancy Perrin | Set Designer |
| Hailey Verbonac | Lighting Designer |
| Hailey Verbonac | Projection Designer |
| Jenna Green | Sound Designer |
| Nishina Loft | Costume Designer |
| Halle Turner | Costume Design Assistant |
| Mko Giizoons | Language Consultant |
| Aria Evans | Choreography Consultant |
| Richard Comeau | Fight Director |
| Bawaadan Collective | Videography |
| Kaytee Dalton | Photography |
Production
| Jessica Campbell-Maracle | Stage Manager |
| Dylan Tate-Howarth | Assistant Stage Manager |
| Julia Howman | Production Manager |
| Julia Howman | Technical Director |
| Adam Bromley | Head Technician |
| Sarah Yuen | Head of Props |
| Aden Altamirano | Props Assistant |
