Prismatic Festival

Six (6) show run from Tuesday, October 3 to Sunday, October 8, 2023

The Neptune Theatre Scotiabank Stage

Nova Scotia

In October 2023, the Prismatic Arts Festival and Akpik Theatre embarked on a tour to visit Mi’kmaw reserve communities throughout Nova Scotia, sharing Akpik Theatre’s storytelling and creating space for connection between Cree and Mi’kmaw culture.

Over the course of a week, Prismatic and Akpik Theatre visited the following five communities:

  • Membertou First Nation

  • Eskasoni First Nation

  • We’koqma’q First Nation

  • Millbrook First Nation

  • Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre (Kjipuktuk)

Touring Company:

  • Mallory Amirault - Performer

  • Lisa Nasson - Performer

  • JD Montgrand - Performer

  • Mitch Saddleback - Performer

  • Spencer Streichert - Performer

  • Aaron Wells - Performer

  • Reneltta - Writer/Director

  • Patricia - Stange Manager

  • Cody - Technical Director

  • Brianne Nord-Stewart - videographer (Akpik covering Brianne)

  • Raeesa / Andrew - Prismatic

  • Sophie - Prismatic

  • Hannah - Prismatic

  • Kelly - Prismatic

  • Bus Driver - Prismatic

Northwest Territories

Yellowknife, NT | Northern Arts and Cultural Center (NACC)

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 7:30pm

Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 7:30pm

Yellowknife, NT | Local Middle School

Friday, October 20, 2023 | matinee performance

Fort Simpson, NT | Líídlįį Kúę Elementary School

Wednesday, October 22, 2023 at 7:30pm

Hay River, NT | The Hay River Recreation Center

Friday, October 24, 2023 at 7:30pm

Fort Smith, NT | Salt River First Nation Business & Conference Centre

Sunday, October 26, 2023 at 7:30pm

Touring Company:

  • Mallory Amirault

  • JD Montgrand

  • Lisa Nasson

  • Mitch Saddleback

  • Spencer Streichert

  • čačumḥi – aaron wells

  • Director & Playwright: Reneltta Arluk

  • Assistant Director: Barry Bilinsky

  • Plains Cree Language Consultant & Translator:  Darlene Auger

  • Plains Cree Consultant: Jhaik Windy Hair

  • Costume Designer: Logan Martin- Arcand

  • Set Designer: Cimmeron Meyer

  • Lighting Designer: Brad Trenaman

  • Sound Designer: Carmen Braden

  • Fight Director: Nathan Loitz

  • Tour Technical Director: Cody Clyburn