It takes great imagination to survive. A young Indigenous girl growing up in Alberta navigates a world of substance abuse, aliens, and the spiritual presence of her guiding grandmothers. In her darkest moments, her superhero Kookum with magic moccasins appears to help light the way forward. With humour, forgiveness, and truth, she is able to heal from the past and transform her future. Award-winning Cree artist Michelle Thrush (from APTN’s Blackstone, CBC’s North of 60, Arctic Air) weaves real-life memories with laughter, grace, and playfulness to explore her own inner Elder. A mix of poignant recollections, beautiful humour, and intimate storytelling that will open your heart and mind while making you laugh out loud.
MICHELLE THRUSH Creator & Performer KAREN HINES Director SANDI SOMERS Lighting & Scenic Design SANDY SCOFIELD Composer JP LORD Sound Design DIANNE GOODMAN Company Manager NEIL FLEMING Technical Director GRANT BURNS Producer
PAVILION SERIES Location Pavilion Theatre 1025 Lorne Street Show Times Apr 23 to 27, 2024 | CLOSED Evenings | 7:30pm Saturday Matinee | 2pm Wednesday Tea Matinee | 11am RUN TIME: Approximately 60 minutes, no intermission AUDIENCE GUIDANCE: See Audience Advisories for more information. Special Performances Opening Night Tue, Apr 23 | 7:30pm Tea Matinee Wed, Apr 24 | 9:45am (11am Performance) Student Matinees Wed, Apr 24 & Thu, Apr 25| 11am *For school group bookings, please contact Terri Runnalls: terri@wctlive.ca Pay-What-You-Choose Matinee Sat, Apr 27 | 2pm
PAVILION SERIES
Pavilion Theatre 1025 Lorne Street
Apr 23 to 27, 2024 | CLOSED Evenings | 7:30pm Saturday Matinee | 2pm Wednesday Tea Matinee | 11am
RUN TIME: Approximately 60 minutes, no intermission
AUDIENCE GUIDANCE: See Audience Advisories for more information.
Opening Night Tue, Apr 23 | 7:30pm
Tea Matinee Wed, Apr 24 | 9:45am (11am Performance)
Student Matinees Wed, Apr 24 & Thu, Apr 25| 11am
*For school group bookings, please contact Terri Runnalls: terri@wctlive.ca
Pay-What-You-Choose Matinee Sat, Apr 27 | 2pm
MICHELLE THRUSH in Inner Elder | Director KAREN HINES | Lighting & Scenic Designer SANDI SOMERS | Photo by BEN LAIRD
Explore theInner Elder - Study Guide (from the National Arts Centre) for further information and context about the show, useful both to students and general audience.