Cottagers and Indians
by Drew Hayden Taylor
directed by Richard Rose
February 13, – March 25, 2018
Direction by Patti Shaughnessy
“There are no real heroes or villains in a story like this,
only people trying to look after their families.”
DREW HAYDEN TAYLOR
“I laughed out loud”, “If you like the jokes in Come From Away, then look into Cottagers and Indians.” – The Globe and Mail
“Full of mischievous good humour”, “Sincere and amusing” – Mooney on Theatre
“Light and entertaining” – NOW Magazine
Wild rice sparks a battle royal between a native farmer and a white cottager, whose increasingly bitter dispute becomes a microcosm for reconciliation. Told with warmth and humour, and encompassing issues of community, respect and ownership, Cottagers & Indians is a tale for our times – and a food fight for the ages.
Approximate running time is 80 minutes with no intermission.
The cast and crew of Cottagers and Indians would like to thank the Centre for Indigenous Theatre for the loan of the canoe. The canoe frame was constructed by Tim Hill of The Rabbit’s Choice.
Photo of Drew Hayden Taylor by Tom King.
Cast and Crew
Writer – Drew Hayden Taylor
Director – Patti Shaughnessy
Lighting Designer – Nick Andison
Sound Designer – Beau Dixon
Set Designer – Robin Fisher
Costume Designer – Sage Paul
Stage Manager – Jennifer Stobart
Alternate Stage Manager – March 15 -25 – Debbie Read
Cast – Herbie Barnes, Tracey Hoyt