Inheritance by Daniel Arnold, Darrell Dennis, and medina Hahn
A pick-the-path experience that engages the audience in a struggle over land ownership.
Attended March 2020
Attended March 2020
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Written and Performed by Daniel Armond, Darrell Dennis and Medina Hahn
Directed by Herbie Barnes Also featuring Michelle Bardach, Lois Anderson, and Tom McBeath Associate Projection Designer/New Media Operator: Yvonne Wallace Projection Design Team: Chimerik 似不像 Sound Designer and Composer: Mary Jane Pawuette Set Designer: Lauchlin Johnston Props Designer: Bill Beauregarde Lighting Designer: Jill White Costume Designer: Carmen Thompson Production Manager and Technical Director: Mimi Abrahams Associate Production Manager: Andrew Pye Stage Manager: Yvonne Yip Apprentice Stage Manager: Diana Bartosh Post Show Facilitator: Renae Morriseau Secwepemc Creative Adivsors: Mayuk Manuel and Percy Casper Outreach and Engagement Coordinator: Eugene Crain Research and Evaluation Leader: Jennica Nichols Emotional Support Worker: Ray Thunderchild Advocacy and Advisory Council: Maxine Matlipi (Project Lead, Revitalizing Indigenous Law for Land, air and Water (LAW) West Coast Environmental Law), Kathleen Cunningham and Krista James (BC Law Institute), Susan Spratt (Council of Canadians), Stephen Mussell (lawyer with Mandell-Pinder), Justin B Neal (TESTIFY Indigenous Law and Arts collective), Fawn Adolph (Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre) Local Territory Advisors: Shane Pointe, Musqueam; Agi Mathias Paul, Squamish; Charlene Aleck, Tsleil-Waututh |
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An urban couple are on a week-long getaway to visit her father at his vast, rural estate.
But they find a local Indigenous man staying there instead -
claiming that the colonial rights to this unceded property are up for grabs.
With humor, suspense and a race against time, Inheritance puts the power in the palms of its audience.
At key moments, you pick the path the play takes next, ultimately deciding its outcome.
But they find a local Indigenous man staying there instead -
claiming that the colonial rights to this unceded property are up for grabs.
With humor, suspense and a race against time, Inheritance puts the power in the palms of its audience.
At key moments, you pick the path the play takes next, ultimately deciding its outcome.
Awards & Press
“Inheritance is what theatre should be. It breaks boundaries, embraces new technology, asks hard questions… it is excellent. It should be required viewing. See it, ask questions, and enjoy the beauty of these incredible artists along the way.” - Vancouver Presents
“In its investigation of unceded land, Inheritance: a pick-the-path experience makes you consider your own actions and responsibility as our nation manoeuvers reconciliation and justice.” - The Georgia Straight
Jessie Award for Outstanding Innovative and Immersive Storytelling
Jessie Nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor (Darrell Dennis) and Outstanding Production of the Year (Large Theatre)
“In its investigation of unceded land, Inheritance: a pick-the-path experience makes you consider your own actions and responsibility as our nation manoeuvers reconciliation and justice.” - The Georgia Straight
Jessie Award for Outstanding Innovative and Immersive Storytelling
Jessie Nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor (Darrell Dennis) and Outstanding Production of the Year (Large Theatre)
Presentation
- Alley Theatre March 3rd-15th 2020
