DD Playwrights Mentoring Program presents: Mno Bimaadiziwin. March 26, 7:00 PM ONLINE AND IN PERSON

Join us on Saturday, March 26th at 7pm for the online presentation of Mno Bimaadiziwin by Ziigwen Mixemong, presented by Theatre by the Bay

Mno Bimaadiziwin, meaning “A Good Life,” tells of the resiliency of love, healing, and community in the face of collective trauma. It takes place as the characters prepare to enter a sweat lodge ceremony on their journeys to wellness.

Theatre by the Bay will also present a public reading of Mno Bimaadiziwin at The Theatre Centre in Toronto on Saturday, March 26th at 7pm.

Tickets to this public reading are free, but capacity is limited. The reading will run for approximately one hour.

IN PERSON REGISTRATION: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mno-bimaadiziwin-a-public-reading-tickets-292553163387

COVID-19: The Theatre Centre is continuing to require proof of vaccination for all in-person events at this time. Patrons must show proof of vaccination and ID at the door and masks are required throughout the reading.

VIRTUAL OPTION: For those unable to attend in person, a livestream option will be available. Visit the link below to register for the livestream: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_05J95760Q5e-g2hoKjRKRQ

CAST & CREATIVE TEAM:

Written by Ziigwen Mixemong

Directed by Herbie Barnes

Jordan M. Burns as Nisheemaas

Pesch Nepoose as Dawnis

Brianne Tucker as Imogen

Trina Paula Moyen as Zhawen

John Roldan as Conductor & others

Mno Bimaadiziwin was originally produced by Theatre by the Bay in September/October of 2021 with the support of the City of Barrie and the Canada Council for the Arts, and the McGuire Trust.

It included the following artists:

Production Manager: Karen Elizabeth

Technical Director: Claude Labrecque

Stage Manager: Barry Cook

Set & Costume Designer, Regalia Curator: Samantha McCue

Lighting Designer: Echo Zhou

Props Master: Brenda Thompson

Sound Designer & Composer: Mathew Magneson

ASM: Ashley Frederick

Set Builder: Diane Frederick

Cultural Consultant: Kelly Brownbill