In this funny and fierce play, an Indigenous man, Arthur Copper, has taken it upon himself to repopulate the lakes of his home territory with wild rice—known amongst the Anishnawbe as Manoomin. The local non-Indigenous cottagers, Maureen Poole in particular, are NOT impressed. She feels the plant interferes with her favourite lake activities and is an eyesore that brings down the property value. Based on real-life events in Ontario's Kawartha Lakes region, the story infuses contemporary conflicts between Indigenous and non-Indigenous sensibilities with Drew Hayden Taylor's characteristic warmth and humour.
Cottagers and Indians
By Drew Hayden Taylor
May 9-27, 2023
Directed by Valerie Planche
Cast: Garret Smith & Barbara Gates Wilson
Elders: Ruby Eagle Child & Harvey Bastein
Set & Costume Design by Lindsey Zess
Sound Designer: Joy Robinson
Lighting Designer: Madeline Blondal
Stage Manager: Meredith Johnson
Apprentice Stage Manager: Frances MacDonald
Runtime: 70 mins
**show contains language that some may consider strong:
“Damn it, kiss my flat ass, son of a bitch, I was pissed, you little shit "
Show Dates:
Tuesday May 9 – 12pm Preview
WedNESDAY May 10 – 12pm Preview
ThursDAY May 11 - 12pm Opening
Friday May 12 - 12pm & 6:30pm
Saturday May 13 – 4pm
Sunday May 14– 12pm (ASL & Relaxed)
Tuesday May 16 – 12pm (Masked performance)
WedNESDAY May 17 – 12pm
ThursDAY May 18 - 12pm
Friday May 19 - 12pm & 6:30pm
Saturday May 20 – 12pm & 4pm
Currently there is no Sunday show
Tuesday May 23 – 12pm (masked PERFORMANCE)
WedNESDAY May 24 – 12pm (TalkBack) - SOLD OUT
ThursDAY May 25 - 12pm - SOLD OUT
Friday May 26 - 12pm & 6:30pm
Saturday May 27 – 12pm & 4pm Closing
Location
Lunchbox Theatre Performances take place in the Studio at Vertigo Theatre, at the base of the landmark Calgary Tower.
#161, 115 - 9 Ave. SE
Calgary, AB T2G 0P5
Tickets can’t be purchased online 60 minutes before the show but you can call and book at 403-221-3708 or at the box office window before the show.
Doors open 30 minutes before the show.
You are welcome to pack your lunch or dinner and eat it during the show, the bar will be open before each performance to purchase snacks and drinks but there are no sandwiches/ lunches for sale at the venue.
What is a Talkback?
After the show's performance, most (usually all) of the actors return to the stage to answer your questions and provide insight into the play you have just experienced.
What is a Masked Performance?
Our priority is providing a safe environment for our patrons, staff, volunteers and artists. In an effort to support the comfort levels of all our guests, Lunchbox Theatre has made the decision to offer select Masked Performances this season. This decision was made to address the accommodations requested by some of our patrons, either for preference or personal health reasons. We hope this option gives reassurance of Lunchbox Theatre's support of all our patrons, and ask that all in attendance respect these special accommodations for these performances.
Cottagers & Indians
Tuesday, May 16 at 12 PM
Tuesday, May 23 at 12 PM
Masks will remain mandatory throughout the lobby and in the Studio Theatre for these performances. At this time, we are requesting that audience members please wear masks of a surgical/procedural quality or better. Masks may be taken off only while actively eating and drinking in the lobby, while you are at a stationary table or chair in the lobby. Food and drink will not be allowed in the theatre for these performances. You may not roam the venue without a mask as you consume food or beverages. Masks will be available at the box office if the patron does not have one of their own.
If an audience member currently has tickets to a masked performance and does not wish to remain masked the entire time, please contact our Ticket Office (403-221-3708) for a ticket exchange for a different performance.
We thank you for continuing to do your part to help keep our community healthy and for supporting the safe continuation of live performances.
Play Pass
Adult: $92.00
Senior/Student: $84.00
**PlayPass Ticket prices include GST and *$1 per ticket fee to cover the Vertigo CRF
Volunteers
Our volunteers make it possible for us to do what we do, and we're always on the lookout for dedicated and passionate individuals to help us out!
See a show for free! Usher or volunteer front of house for any of our shows.
What is Relaxed and ASL?
On May 14th, we'll also be joined by Inside Out Theatre's Good Host program to make this performance more accessible. We welcome the Deaf, Deafened and Hard of Hearing community to enjoy the show with ASL interpretation, provided by Good Host, and we'll also be offering this show as a Relaxed performance.
Relaxed performances are designed to welcome audience members who would benefit from a more relaxed environment. Anyone can purchase tickets to attend the relaxed show but the people who have gained the most benefit from relaxed performances in the past include individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dementia, Sensory Disorders, Young Families with small children and more! Small modifications are made to the production and the patron experience to “relax” the experience. All are welcome at a Relaxed Performance. Whether you may need to make some noise, move around a bit, leave for a break in the lobby, you're welcome in our theatre.