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Plays currently on our repertoire can be brought to your community and special groups.

Miyo Acimowin: The good story

Written & performed by: Rob Hunter; directed by: Lina de Guevara.
"In a tribute to his Cree/Métis heritage, Victoria performer Rob Hunter tells the story of a sacred family heirloom- a buckskin coat covered in thimbles that was given to his great-great-grandmother- and the way the coat wove its way into his own memories, Miyo Acimowin blends music, Aboriginal performance/storytelling, personal spirituality and family history" (more)

Emergence

Written & performed by: Krystal Cook; dramaturged & directed by: Lina de Guevara; soundscape by: Enrique Rivas; masks by: Miles Lowry. Emergence is the journey of poet Krystal Cook, a Kwakwaka'wakw woman from the Namgis territory of Alert Bay. She uses movement, mask, sound and spoken word to explore and celebrate the emergence of voice. Drawing from her life story, she reflects on and shares poignant experiences that have shaped and influenced her world view. (more)

 

Canadian Tango 09

Our first audience comments:  The performance was incredible! I can't believe it was a first run - everything came together so poetically and with such powerful grace. Bravo - another provocative showcase by Puente! - Nicole
The two actors were so in tune and very talented. The choreography created just the right tensions and held the audience as did the selection of music, The script had depth and humor and good lines, well delivered. Your direction of the cast and change of scenes was sensitive and so on target. So hats off to the Director and Producer of this lovely and relevant dramatic piece. - Hemi

A new couple, in their thirties, struggle with cultural differences in this two-hander that mixes text with tango to tell the story of a critical time in the life of fiery Graciela, an Argentinian art curator, and John, a coolly-contained Canadian bureaucrat. Set in present-day Victoria BC, we wonder if Graciela and John will make it through their struggles.  Tango, with its passionate music and intricate moves, provides the perfect metaphor for the battle of the sexes. Starring Una Memisevic and Joel Sturrock, written by Carmen Aguirre, directed by Lina de Guevara, and choreographed by Lynda Raino, Canadian Tango 09 wasan exciting workshop production of the first draft of a play dealing with a dilemma faced by many of today’s couples.