Frozen River (nîkwatin sîpiy)
Co-written by Michaela Washburn, Joelle Peters and Carrie Costello
Directed by Katie German
An MTYP Production
Originally directed by Ann Hodges and Tracey Nepinak
On the Ada Slaight Stage Apr. 17 – 28, 2023
Recommended for Ages 5 – 12 | SK-Grade 6
Run time: approx. 60 minutes
Description
“(Frozen River) explores ideas of reconciliation and connection via a story that spans centuries.”
– Winnipeg Free Press
From Winnipeg’s MTYP comes a timely new play. In nîkwatin sîpiy, Grandmother Moon tells the story of two eleven-year-olds, born under the same blood moon, but in different parts of the world. Frozen River follows their stories as they meet in a forest, and that of their descendants who meet in present day Manitoba. A broken promise from the past can be righted when there is finally an openness to learn from those who have protected and honoured the waterways for centuries.
Teacher Resources
- For information on Play Companion Workshops, click here.
- Study Guide coming soon.
Program & Study Guide
Drama Workshop
Curriculum Connections
The Arts – Drama
Language
Social Studies – Heritage and Identity
Ancestral Teachings
Truth
Respect
Themes
Connecting the past and present
Working towards justice together
Keeping promises
Performance Calendar
Calendar
- April
- Public
- School and Groups
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| 17 1:00 pm | 18 10:15 am1:00 pm | 19 10:15 am1:00 pm | 20 10:15 am1:00 pm | 21 | 22 2:00 pmFirst Saturday Savings | 23 2:00 pmRelaxed Performance / Pay What You Can |
| 24 10:15 amRelaxed Performance1:00 pm | 25 10:15 am1:00 pm | 26 10:15 am1:00 pm | 27 10:15 am1:00 pm | 28 10:15 am | 29 | 30 |