The Mush Hole
October 29-November 7
Created and Produced by Santee Smith
Kaha:wi Dance Theatre (Toronto, Ontario)
On the Mainstage
Connections: truth and reconciliation; intergenerational trauma; resilience and hope
Created by award-winning dance artist Santee Smith, The Mush Hole is a powerful performance that uses song, dance and theatre to explore the lives and spirits of children forced to attend Ontario’s Mohawk Institute residential school. The poor quality of the food served to students led to the school’s nickname, The Mush Hole. The Mohawk Institute Residential School operated by the Anglican Church of Canada and the Government of Canada from 1885 to 1970.
Recommended for Grades 8 and up
Approximate running time: 60 minutes
To book a performance, please contact MTYP’s School Sales Coordinator at (204) 954-1704 or [email protected]!
Creator/Director/Performer: Santee Smith
Tour Producer: Kaha:wi Dance Theatre
Performers: Katie Couchie, Montana Summers, Kali Kennedy Bomberry, Falciony Patiño
Composition/Arrangement: Jesse Zubot
Additional Composition: Adrian Dion Harjo
Video Tech/Director: Ryan Webber
Set & Lighting Designer: Andy Moro
Costume Designer: Adriana Fulop, Santee Smith, Leigh Smith and Elaine Redding
Stage Manager: Senjuti Sarker
Production Support & Images: Shane Powless
Cultural Advisors: Thohahoken Michael Doxtater, Roberta Hill
Wednesday, October 29 @ 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, October 30 @ 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, October 30 @ 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 4 @ 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, November 4 @ 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 5 @ 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, November 5 @ 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 6 @ 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, November 6 @ 1:00 p.m.
Friday, November 7 @ 10:00 a.m.