WHISTLING PINE (A Dark Comedy)
- Company
- Centre for Indigenous Theatre
- Creator & Solo Performer
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Chris Mejaki
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
Centre for Indigenous Theatre (CIT) is proud to present Whistling Pine (A Dark Comedy), written and performed by Chris Mejaki, and directed by Ed Roy.
Chris Mejaki as CJ is a young Indigenous man dealing drugs in small town Ontario. The trajectory of his life takes a dramatic and comedic turn when he’s arrested, incarcerated, and mysteriously contacted by his ancestral spiritual guides. Whistling Pine takes CJ on a spiritual journey of awakening and personal reconciliation.
Performing at Aki Studio Theatre.
We hope to see you there!
Credits
- Director
- Ed Roy
- Production Manager
- Glenn Davidson
- Lighting Designer
- Glenn Davidson
- Set Designer
- Glenn Davidson
- Stage Manager
- Jacob Beecher
- Sound Designer
- Marc Merilainen
- Producer
- Centre for Indigenous Theatre
More about the show experience
(*) Indicates a mask-mandated performance. We encourage you to bring your own mask from home! And, if needed, masks will be available at the venue for patrons to use.
Performances
| Date | Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd July | 4:00pm | |||
| 5th July | 2:30pm | |||
| 6th July | 8:30pm* | |||
| 7th July | 6:15pm | |||
| 8th July | 4:00pm | |||
| 9th July | 8:30pm | |||
| 11th July | 9:30pm |
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Venue
7 : Native Earth's Aki Studio
585 Dundas Street E
Toronto
Ontario
M5A 2B7
Access
- Level of Physical Access
- Accessible
Covid-19 policy
- Masks
- Not required
More about the show and company
"Whistling Pine" was created and performed by Chris Mejaki who is a member of the indigenous community, and produced by Centre for Indigenous Theatre (CIT). CIT is comprised of at least 50% Black, Indigenous, or People of Colour.
Land acknowledgement
Centre for Indigenous Theatre is proud to operate, rehearse, and perform within the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, as well as the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Wendake-Nionwentsïo.
Centre for Indigenous Theatre has had the privilege of welcoming students and artists of many different Indigenous backgrounds into our Tkaronto studio, and have made it our mission to continue to incorporate traditional Indigenous teachings, knowledge, and perspectives into our everyday operations.
We believe that the landscape of Turtle Island has changed, but together we can continue to resist colonial forces by uplifting Indigenous artists and voices, and by acknowledging the land on which we occupy. We encourage you to also conduct your own research to better understand the traditional territory you may be situated on and to educate yourself on how you can be an ally to Indigenous peoples, no matter your place in the world.
Content advice
Not recommended for persons under 14 years of age Sexual content Abrupt cues Strobe lights Mature language
Jail house culture is discussed which might be a trigger for some people.
Sensory description
The play may have strobe lights at certain points, and abrupt sound effects will occur occasionally. The costumes have not yet been designed, so we are unable to comment on them. The play is mostly dialogue based with the actor changing up his voice and pitch as he moves through different characters, yet it still has a fair amount of movement. Therefore, the play may not be suitable for audience with impaired sensory perception.