Jessica a Ceremony
Jessica a Ceremony is a reimagined reworking of Jessica by Maria Campbell and Linda Griffiths.
The book of Jessica: A Theatrical Transformation documents the collaboration between Maria Campbell, Metis writer, playwright, filmmaker, scholar, teacher, community organizer, activist and elder and Linda Griffiths (1953-2014), a Canadian actress, producer, writer and one of Canada's most lauded modern theatre voices as together they created the award winning play Jessica.
To honour the 45th anniversary of Maria Campbells's memoir Halfbreed (1973), regarded as a foundational work of Indigenous literature in Canada, the E.D. Feehan Theatre Guild brings you the story of a young Metis girl struggling to find her voice. A story that resonates even more today. The cast diligently sourced the original script by improvising around scenes to develop their own path which they wish to share with you.
We welcome you to join us on our journey. Elder Vitaline conjures up the spirits Wolverine, Bear, Coyote, Crow and Unicorn. She invites Jessica into a ceremony where Jessica must face her memories and past with Kookum, her family, school colleagues and employer. She enters moments of crisis, denials, pain and struggles. Her quest is to encounter her fractured self and the sole/soul question remains. Does she have the strength to gather all she sees in herself? Will she rise up to honour and give voice to her past and who she has become?
::Note:: ... the high school student cast worked so hard ... i am so grateful ... school matinees are Dec. 12 & 13 @ 1 pm with evening performances Dec. 13 & 14 @ 7:30 pm ....
all tickets are free ... silver collection appreciated ...
The book of Jessica: A Theatrical Transformation documents the collaboration between Maria Campbell, Metis writer, playwright, filmmaker, scholar, teacher, community organizer, activist and elder and Linda Griffiths (1953-2014), a Canadian actress, producer, writer and one of Canada's most lauded modern theatre voices as together they created the award winning play Jessica.
To honour the 45th anniversary of Maria Campbells's memoir Halfbreed (1973), regarded as a foundational work of Indigenous literature in Canada, the E.D. Feehan Theatre Guild brings you the story of a young Metis girl struggling to find her voice. A story that resonates even more today. The cast diligently sourced the original script by improvising around scenes to develop their own path which they wish to share with you.
We welcome you to join us on our journey. Elder Vitaline conjures up the spirits Wolverine, Bear, Coyote, Crow and Unicorn. She invites Jessica into a ceremony where Jessica must face her memories and past with Kookum, her family, school colleagues and employer. She enters moments of crisis, denials, pain and struggles. Her quest is to encounter her fractured self and the sole/soul question remains. Does she have the strength to gather all she sees in herself? Will she rise up to honour and give voice to her past and who she has become?
::Note:: ... the high school student cast worked so hard ... i am so grateful ... school matinees are Dec. 12 & 13 @ 1 pm with evening performances Dec. 13 & 14 @ 7:30 pm ....
all tickets are free ... silver collection appreciated ...
