April 29

G’zaagiin maleńki: je te promets une forêt

Tickets

Théâtre du Nouvel-Ontario is a francophone theatre production company. All of our productions are presented in French, however, some shows feature English Surtitles™ so that more people can experience French theatre! We apologize, but not all content on this site is available in English.

Description

Guided by the seasons and the sacred circle of the Indigenous Medicine Wheel, three artists come together on stage. An Abitibi cellist, a French and Anishinaabe actress and musician, and a director emigrated from Poland create an immersive space weaving sounds, echoes, textures, movement and poetry for all the senses. Drum, cello, voice, breath and gestures resonate together, forming an imaginary and mythical forest where young children will be able to make their way through the soundscapes.

The Voyageurs Immobiles team promises you a forest, but not just any forest, one in which you participate, one that is born from the meeting of a drum, a cello and melting ice, one from which you come out a little happier and more alive!

Other relevant information

Location: Studio Desjardins, Place des Arts
Duration: 30 minutes
Age: 18 months to 6 years old

Credits

Created by
- Emily Marie Séguin
- Marie-Hélène Massy Emond
- Milena Buziak
Directed by
- Milena Buziak
Composed and interpreted by
- Emily Marie Séguin
- Marie-Hélène Massy Emond
Set and Lighting
- Chann Delisle
Technical Director
- David Perreault Ninacs
Costume Collaboration
- Manon Guiraud
Guest Creators
- François Lachapelle
- JF No
- David Perreault Ninacs
Stage Manager
- Patrick Champagne
- Emmanuel Cognée

Produced by

Voyageurs immobiles

Emily Marie Séguin

Creator, Composer and Interpreter

Marie-Hélène Massy Emond

Creator, Composer and Interpreter

Milena Buziak

Creator and Director

Preparation workshop for the show

Come and experience a journey through Aboriginal history!

Narrator, Connor Lafortune, will guide participants through songs, stories and traditional clothing as he presents key elements of Aboriginal regalia. He will also share his understanding of ribbon shirts, ribbon skirts and beading!

Connor will combine traditional knowledge with modern media to facilitate a learning journey. To accompany and play with him, bells, jingles and rattles will be available!

Participants will then be invited to decorate their own shirts and skirts with ribbons, glues and cardboard and will be able to create their own beaded bracelets.

After the workshop, participants will have more knowledge about Aboriginal culture and traditions to better appreciate the piece.

This workshop is free and in french only. You must register by filling out the form below.