The Book of Life (2019)
Produced by
The Woman Cultural Centre, Rwanda and Volcano Theatre and Why Not Theatre
Co-Creators: Ross Manson and Odile Gakire Katese
Playwright: Odile Gakire Katese
Director: Ross Manson
Venue
The Berkeley Street Theatre – Marilyn and Charles Baillie Theatre
Run
September 17th, 2019 – September 29th, 2019
Synopsis
Odile Gakire (Kiki) Katese, director, author and humanitarian, has been honoured around the world for her use of art to heal and inspire. In this groundbreaking collaboration with Ross Manson, one of Canada’s most celebrated directors, Katese takes the audience on a remarkable journey of resilience and imagination. At a time when our world is racked with disharmonies, hatreds and struggle, The Book of Life offers hope, unlocking trauma, and finding a humane way forward full of joy. (canadianstage.com)
Cast
| Odile Gakire Katese | Performer |
Creative Team
| Ross Manson | Co-Creator |
| Odile Gakire Katese | Co-Creator |
| Odile Gakire Katese | Playwright |
| Ross Manson | Director |
| Sean Frey | Projection Designer |
| Kristine White | Projection Designer |
| Kaitlin Hickey | Production Designer |
| Patrick Lavender | Production Designer |
| Mutangana Moise | Composer |
Music
| Ingoma Nshya | Musician |
| Ingabire Rose | Musician |
| Kabatesi Chantal | Musician |
| Kamariza Mediatrice | Musician |
| Mukakarisa Agnes | Musician |
| Mukamugema Chantal | Musician |
| Mukanyandwi Claudine | Musician |
| Mukeshimana Alphonsine | Musician |
| Muhorakeye Prisca | Musician |
| Musabyemariya Christine | Musician |
| Mushimiyimana Margarite | Musician |
| Munezero Honorine | Musician |
| Ngorore Olive | Musician |
| Nyinawimbabazi Claudine | Musician |
| Uwizerwa Marie Noella | Musician |
| Uwamariya Clementine | Musician |
| Uwera Jeanette | Musician |
| Uwimana Madeleine | Musician |
| Uwineza Redempta Sandra | Musician |
| Uwintije Clementine | Musician |
Production
| AJ Laflamme | Stage Manager |
| Kaitlin Hickey | Production Manager |
| Patrick Lavender | Production Manager |
| Ingabire Marie Louise | Production Coordinator, Kigali |
| Amy Rutherford | Production Assistant, Kigali |
| Ntegerejeyesu William | Sewer |
| Mukanyarwaya Conselee | Weaver |
| Uuramahow Saverine | Weaver |
Staff
| Heather Landon | Production Manager |
| Tristan Goethel | Technical Director |
| Mary Spyrakis | Head of Properties |
| Monica Lee | Props Builder |
| Ming Wong | Head of Wardrobe |
| Marlee Bygate | Cutter |
| Colleen Daly | Production Assistant |
| Jon Cunningham | Head Technician |
| Kate Glen | Junior Head Technician |
| Susan Batchelor | Wardrobe Mistress |
| Danielle Poirier | Scenic Artist |
