Niizh

Written by Joelle Peters
Produced by Native Earth Performing Arts

APRIL 12 – 30, 2023
AKI STUDIO

“I hope I never forget this place. Even more, I hope that it never forgets me.”

Niizh, written by Joelle Peters, is a coming-of-age comedy. Set on a reserve in Southwestern Ontario, the play follows the youngest of the ‘Little’ family, Lenna Little, who prepares to leave home for the first time. In the midst of this she meets Sam Thomas, who has returned to the reserve after many years away. Is there a meet-cute? Is there a fish fry? Is there a sax solo? You’ll have to wait and see!

CAST
Lenna Little – Theresa Cutknife
Sam Thomas – Kole Durnford
Billy Little – Jason McDonald
Jay Little – Aren Okemaysim
KC Thomas – PJ Prudat

CREATIVE TEAM
Playwright Joelle Peters
Director Desirée Leverenz
Set Designer Nancy Perrin 
Lighting and Projections Designer Hailey Verbonac  
Sound Designer Jenna Geen 
Costume Designer Nishina Loft 
Head of Props Sarah Yuen 
Stage Manager Jessica Campbell-Maracle
Assistant Stage Manager Dylan Tate-Howarth
Costume Design Assistant Halle Turner
Choreography Consultant Aria Evans

Wednesday April 12   |  7:30 PM – Preview
Thursday April 13   |  7:30 PM – Preview
Friday April 14  | 7:30 PM – Opening
Saturday April 15  | 7:30 PM
Sunday April 16  | 2:00 PM
- Matinee

Tuesday April 18   |  7:30 PM PWYC
Wednesday April 19  | 1:00 PM - School Matinee
Wednesday April 19  | 7:30 PM
Thursday April 20  |  7:30 PM

Friday April 21  | 7:30 PM
Saturday April 22  | 7:30 PM
Sunday April 23  | 2:00 PM
- Matinee

Tuesday April 25   |  7:30 PM - PWYC
Wednesday April 26  | 1:00 PM - School Matinee
Wednesday April 26  | 7:30 PM
Thursday April 27  |  7:30 PM

Friday April 28  | 7:30 PM
Saturday April 29  | 7:30 PM
Sunday April 30  | 2:00 PM
- Matinee

Header Visual by Chief Lady Bird