In the midst of spring seeding, a farmer is interrupted by the landowner. New voices join the fray, but what can break up entrenched opinions and cultivate common ground?

Written by Stephen Waldschmidt

direction by Kenn McLeod*

dramaturgy by Yvette Nolan, with Tim Bratton

performed by:

Lancelot Knight (Benjamin)

Abbey Thiessen (Melissa)

Kent Allen* (Albert)

Louise Halfe (Kohkum)

sound design, recording, and audio production by Tim Bratton

production dramaturgy by Yvette Nolan

stage management by Yulissa Campos

original music by Darryl Dozlaw, Jordan Daniels, Marc Okihcihtaw, and Donny Speidel

image design by Brooklynn Bitner

Gratefully created on Treaty 6 Territory, Treaty 4 Territory, and the traditional homeland of the Métis.

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The playwright wishes to thank Ray Aldred (Northern Cree Elder, Director of the Indigenous Studies Program at UBC’s Vancouver School of Theology) for his teachings in a 2021 online course, and Bob Joseph (Gwawaenuk Nation, Hereditary Chief) for his book 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act.

This project is made possible by a Digital Now Grant from Canada Council for the Arts, and by our major sponsors Shercom Industries, SK Arts, and Creative Saskatchewan.

*The participation of these Artists is arranged by permission of the Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance Opera Theatre Policy (DOT), and under ACTRA's National COVID-19 Response Initiative.