Drama 10, 20, 30
CH30.3
Research contemporary and/or current theatre practices of First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists in Canada.
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) | Discuss questions concerning the relationship between identity and art-making practices (e.g., Does culture influence the subject matter or themes of dramatic work? How might traditional practices inform the work of specific artists?). |
| (b) | Conduct research on a contemporary First Nations, Inuit or Métis theatre company in Canada and report on such things as company philosophy or focus, subject or themes presented, discipline specific or interdisciplinary approaches and/or the potential influence of local cultural practices. |
| (c) | Research (e.g., in person interviews, written information, recorded or online interview) an Indigenous theatre artist and examine what impacts his or her work, considering questions such as What is the role of Indigenous theatre in the local community and society? Is it important to distinguish Indigenous theatre separately from non-Indigenous theatre? Does cultural identity influence the work? |
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R007721
Cody Lightning
In this 17-minute video, the award-wining Indigenous actor, Cody Lightning, speaks about his career path and culture.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Video
Price :
$69.00
Record posted/updated:
June 1, 2021
R014631
Performing Turtle Island: Indigenous Theatre on the World Stage
This resource is a collection of essays and interviews that offer a scholarly analysis of perspectives on Indigenous theatre and the role that it plays in examining culture. The work examines racism and cultural stereotypes, but it does so in the context of examining the portrayal of Indigenous people in society. This is a very useful resource for interpreting and understanding cultural perspectives in Indigenous dramatic arts.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$29.95
Record posted/updated:
June 1, 2021
R015193
Critical Companion to Native American and First Nations Theatre and Performance: Indigenous Spaces
This resource of Indigenous artists, plays, and theatres, provides a historical and cultural context for reading Indigenous drama. It provides overviews of Indigenous plays and theatre from the past century and discusses how these artists continue to create works that advocate for human rights through performance.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 27, 2022
R021820
Emil and the Detectives
This book features the play Emil and the Detectives, which is about a boy who is robbed by a mysterious stranger on the train to Berlin. The book begins with the play’s script and is followed by activities that explore the skills required to perform it, interviews with the director and playwright and a glossary of theatrical terms. This resource provides students with an informative presentation of a contemporary dramatic production. The performers’ lines are printed in black and stage directions are in blue.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 27, 2022
R012453
Red Man Laughing
This resource is a podcast that provides interviews highlighting Indigenous culture and contemporary issues in terms of artistic expression.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Website
Other
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
June 27, 2022
R014630
Popcorn Elder
This play is about a father and son, filled with anger, guilt and pain, seeking connection and reconciliation. As a condition of release from prison, Darren must live with his father on the rez and the two must begin to deal with their fraught history. Through flashbacks, a combination of Cree and English, and a cast of characters, this play tells the story of one family’s journey toward hope.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 27, 2022