Blue Beads and Blueberries
February 20-28
By Erin Macklem
A Manitoba Theatre for Young People Production
Connections: Métis storytelling, Traditional knowledge, Re-imagining older stories
When a father asks his daughters how much they love him, he feels slighted by the response of his youngest and sends her away. This sets her off on an adventure of self-discovery, one brimming with beaded earrings, woven sashes, and traditional jigs. Blue Beads and Blueberries transforms an ancient fairy tale into a celebration of Métis culture.
Recommended for Grades K-6
Approximate running time: 60 minutes
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204.954.1704 or [email protected]
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Playwright: Erin Macklem
Director: Katie German
Assistant Director: Ava Darrach-Gagnon
Composer/Music Director/Sound Designer: Avery Brown
Set and Props Designer: Joyce Licup
Costume Designer: Amy McPherson
Lighting Designer: Lovissa Wiens
Cultural Consultant: Seraph-Eden Boroditsky
Stage Manager: Sarah Lamoureux
Stage Manager Replacement: Jazz Marcelino
Apprentice Stage Manager: Monique Gauthier
Featuring: Emily Meadows, Alanna McPherson, and Simon Miron
Thursday, February 20 @ 10 a.m.
Friday, February 21 @ 1 p.m.
Tuesday, February 25 @ 10 a.m.
Tuesday, February 25 @ 1 p.m.
Wednesday, February 26 @ 10 a.m.
Wednesday, February 26 @ 1 p.m.
Thursday, February 27 @ 10 a.m.
Thursday, February 27 @ 1 p.m.
Friday, February 28 @ 10 a.m.