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Weesageechak Begins to Dance 37 at Native Earth Performing Arts

Dates: 11/21/2024 - 12/1/2024

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Weesageechak Begins to Dance 37 marks the 37th edition of this festival, featuring public sharings of new works and works in development from thirteen Indigenous creators across Turtle Island. The event celebrates Indigenous theatre, dance, and multidisciplinary works, with contributions from artists such as Kenneth T. Williams and the NDN Act. The festival runs from November 21 to December 1, 2024, at Aki Studio, and includes discussions on artistic practices and processes alongside various performances and screenings. Joelle Peters serves as the Artistic Director for Native Earth Performing Arts, which is dedicated to promoting Indigenous artistic expression.

Cast and Creative team for Weesageechak Begins to Dance 37 at Native Earth Performing Arts

Cast

Caleigh Crow

Ensemble


Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo

Ensemble


Syreeta Hector

Creator/Performer


Wahiakeron Gilbert

Elder


Sedalia Kawennotas Fazio

Elder


Jessica Carmichael

Director


Seika Boye

Movement Dramaturg


Dedra McDermott

Rehearsal Director/ Movement Dramaturg


Helin Gungoren

Production/Lighting


Noah Feaver

Production/Lighting


Elissa Horscroft

Set Design


Tristan Goethel

Set Design


Mary Spyrakis

Set Design


Germaine Liu

Sound Design


Mark Zurawinski

Sound Design


Marie Davidson

Music


Richard Reed Parry

Music


Kendrick Lamar

Music


A Tribe Called Red

Music


XRNA

Music


Kleanthi Markakis

Costume Alterations


J. Adam Brown

Outside Eye/ Film Editor


Yago Mesquita

Producer


Stephanie Fung

Assistant Producer


Creative Team

Caleigh Crow

Playwright


Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo

Concept, Choreographer, Performer


Red Cloud

Music


Michael Tekaronianeken Diabo

Music


David Bowie

Music


Patrick Bureau

Cradleboard


Anne Konwawennawi Hemlock

Beaded dress


Dedra McDermott

Rehearsal Director, Movement Dramaturg


Helin Gungoren

Production, Lighting


Noah Feaver

Production, Lighting


J. Adam Brown

Outside Eye, Film Editor


Irma Villafuerte

Program Director


Montana Summers

Multidisciplinary Artist


Monique Mojica

Mentor


Jessica Zepeda

Multidisciplinary Artist


Violeta Luna

Mentor.




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