Description
by Drew Hayden Taylor | A Tarragon Theatre production
When Indigenous farmer Arthur Copper begins planting wild rice to reclaim lakeshores, the seeds bloom into a funny-yet-fiery exchange between the farmer and a white cottager, Maureen Poole. The confrontation traces issues of ownership and community.
Runtime
80 minutes with no intermission.
Show Times
Tuesday - Friday
8pm
Saturday
4pm and 8:30pm
Sunday
2pm
“Drew Hayden Taylor has a deft touch for mixing comedy and commentary in an entertaining and all-Canadian form of social satire.”
— Vancouver Sun
“Both sides are understandable, and that comes from a generosity in Taylor’s script not to take sides.”
— The Star
Cast
Herbie Barnes | Arthur
Philippa Domville | Maureen
Creative Team
Robin Fisher | Set Designer
Meghan Speakman | Stage Manager
Sage Paul | Costume Designer
Courtney Ch’ng Lancaster | Assistant Director
Nick Andison | Lighting Designer
Beau Dixon | Sound Designer
Richard Rose | Director
Prologue Series
The Prologue Series continues to bring exciting discussions and unique experiences to GCTC that take us into the creative process of the plays on our stage.
Cottagers and Indian’s Prologue Series event takes place at 6:45pm on Wednesday, November 27, and will feature an Interview with Richard Rose, Artistic Director of Tarragon Theatre, founder of Necessary Angel Theatre Company, and director of Cottagers and Indians. GCTC’s Artistic Director, Eric Coates, will be conducting the interview.
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