Opitowap

Description

From 1995 to 1997, Ondinnok developed a Theatre of Healing at the request of the Atikamekw community of Manawan in Mauricie. Opitowap is the first production created in the context of collective creation based on the improvisations, the dreams and the stories told by the participants.

Synopsis

The work reveals on stage the violence that afflicts the community and the necessity of returning to traditions and spiritual practices to cure them.

Performance Dates

1995    May 27 & 28 – Manawan, The Manawan Community Centre

The Team

Playwrights: Collective

Directors/Trainers: Yves Sioui Durand & Catherine Joncas

Actor: Thérese Dubé, David Flamand, Richard Moar, Jean-Marc Niquay, Marie-Louise Niquay, Mikon Ottawa & Thérese Ottawa

Technical Director/Stage Manager: Sylvain Malo

Producers: Mikisiw & Ondinnok