Montana Repertory Theatre, in partnership with the UM School of Theatre and Dance, presents the world premiere of Kendra Mylnechuk Potter's new play, Can’t Drink Salt Water. This production addresses the missing and murdered Indigenous people epidemic through the intertwining stories of a mother searching for her missing daughter and a young woman at an evangelical shelter for victims of sex trafficking. The cast features Indigenous artists, including Allison Hicks, Serenity Mariana, and Jennifer Rader, along with University of Montana students Shadie Wallette and Octavio Jimenez. The creative team also includes costume design by Asa Benally and lighting design by Emma Deane, enhancing this vital exploration of identity and community care.
Cast and Creative Team for Can't Drink Salt Water at Montana Repertory Theatre
Cast
Allison Hicks
MOTHER
Kurt Rhoads
SIMON
Nance Williamson
DINA
Serenity Mariana
JEN
Jennifer Rader
VIC
Bradley Lewis
RAVEN
Shadie Wallette
STAR
Octavio Jimenez
JOEY
Ean Miles Kessler
DETECTIVE SEAN CHISHOLM
Creative Team
Jesse Cameron Alick
Dramaturg
Delinda Pushetonequa
Cultural Consultant
Carissa Heavy Runner
Cultural Consultant
Rena Priest
Cultural Consultant
Aaron Prati
Assistant Lighting Design
Cannupa Hanska Luger
Raven Character Design & Mask Creation
Ronnie Avansino
Props Design
David Pym
Video Design
Rory Stitt
Sound Design
Emma Deane
Lighting Design
Asa Benally
Costume Design
Christopher & Justin Swader
Scenic Design
Gracie Carleton
Stage Manager
Meghan Finn
Director
Kendra Mylnechuk Potter
Playwright
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