Metamorphosis
A Healing Journey
Metamorphosis
A Healing Journey
Theatrical Performance and Book Launch
Thank you to everyone who attended and supported Creatively United’s recent premiere performances and book launch of Metamorphosis: A Healing Journey and the incredible cast, crew and volunteers we were so fortunate to work with.
This live theatrical production involved a cast, dancers, crew and volunteers of more than 20 people, and an almost equal number of choir members from the Victoria Philharmonic Choir (under the direction of Peter Butterfield). See cast bios below.
Just like an ecosystem, we had to work in perfect harmony for things to flow, which further strengthened the unique collaboration of Indigenous and non-Indigenous voices, professionals and amateurs, young and older.
We experienced a metamorphosis together in the creation and delivery of this show. Everyone gave it their all and we thank our audiences for being so receptive. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.
Going through this process is not for the faint of heart. We salute all performing artists and technicians who deliver their gifts and presence to making this world a more thoughtful, creative and beautiful place and to those who support the arts and environment.
We are grateful for the leadership and support in our community from businesses and organizations like Copper Mountain Acupuncture, Lifestyle Markets, the Polis Foundation and Climate and the Arts/Victoria Foundation.
Meet The Cast
Shannon Alfred is Namgisan from Alert Bay and the Whonnock Family. She is guided by her ancestors to be of service in using the traditional teachings of Hemlock brushing and healing.
Sam Baardman is a multi-disciplinary artist living in Winnipeg, Canada who integrates songwriting/singing, photography and video to portray the fragile relationship between humans and their habitats.
Krystal Cook is a Kwakwaka’wakw Woman from the Namgis First Nation of Alert Bay, B.C. She is a graduate of the En’owkin International School of Writing (UVIC) and the Centre for Indigenous Theatre’s Native Theatre School Program. She is a theatre artist, facilitator, poet, educator, cultural consultant and Mother.
HawLii is Anishinaabek of Wauzhushk Onigum, a language learner, agitator, multidisciplinary artist, and student of interdisciplinary studies at the University of Victoria. Kwe has been living on unceded lək̓wəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ territories for three years.
Frances Litman is a creative problem solver and multi-media professional. Her love of the outdoors and concern about environmental degradation and climate change has set her on a path to create healthier, happier communities rooted in regenerative decision making.
Émric Yves Lorenzini – “I am wild, crazy, love nature and dried mangoes.”
Jonathan O’Riordan was a former Assistant Deputy Minister of the BC Ministry of Environment (1989-2001); and Deputy Minister of the BC Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management (2001-2004). He has extensive experience in drafting legislation relating to water and drafted Provincial government policies supporting zero waste management through Integrated Resource Management and carbon reduction and recycling.
Monique Salez is a first generation Canadian of mixed descent, displaced European peoples born and raised in Kwanlin Dün First Nations (Whitehorse, Yukon). She is the Creative Director/owner of Raino Dance and a gifted storyweaver, choreographer, director and performing artist.
Robert Sandford is the author of more than 37 books and is the Senior Government Relations Liaison for Global Climate Emergency Response at the United Nations Institute for Water, Environment, and Health. He translates scientific research outcomes into language decision-makers can use to craft timely and meaningful public policy and to bring international examples to bear on local water issues.
Alex Taylor-McCallum is a Kwakwaka’wakw and Nuu-Cha-Nulth artist, muralist, lyricist, M.C. @pin.dee.in, writer, drummer, singer, performer, father and cook.
