Buddies in Bad Times Theatre begins its 2008-2009 season this evening with the world premiere of Agokwe, a new work from 23-year-old Ojibwa artist Waawaate Fobister. Agokwe explores unrequited love between teenage boys from neighbouring reserves."Agokwe is a multi-character monologue performed and danced by Waawaate Fobister (Death of a Chief - NAC/Native Earth Performing Arts). Agokwe began as a short monologue, performed as part of Buddies' 2005/06 PrideCab, a collectively created, youth-driven cabaret created over 12 weeks and performed as part of Buddies' Cultural Pride Festivities.
During the 2006/07 Season, Agokwe was further developed as part of Buddies' Young Creators Unit, during which Fobister was teamed up with award-winning director Ed Roy. The world premiere of Agokwe marks the first time that one of Buddies' Mainstage presentations has been entirely developed through all stages of Buddies' Queer Youth Arts Programme. This is also the case with Mark Shyzer's Fishbowl, which premieres in the latter half of Buddies' 2008-2009 Season." (artsexy.ca)
Created and performed by Waawaate Fobister, Director and Dramaturg Ed Roy, Original Music by Marc Nadjiwan, Lighting Designer Kimberly Purtell, Set Designer Andy Moro, Costume Designer Erika Iserhoff, Sound Designer Lyon Smith, Stage Manager Tracy Lynne Cann
September 23 - October 12, 2008
Venue: Buddies in Bad Times Theatre Mainspace
Price: $15-$29, PWYC
go to http://www.artsexy.ca/ for info on tickets.
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