Co-Commissioned with Akomawt Educational Initiative & Portland Ovations
The land and waters known as Maine have been home to Wabanaki People for over 12,000 years. Returning for its third year as a School-Time Performance after demand from educators, this vibrant production of Wabanaki stories and music spotlights four Wabanaki artists coming from several different nations and traditions. Musician Tania Morey (Tobique) sings of the Wolastoq; Jennifer Pictou (Mi’kmaq) regales with spirit stories told in the company of a large puppet; Dwayne Tomah (Passamaquoddy) shares stories that showcase his native language, Passamaquoddy; Ashton Altvater aka Undeniable the Native (Passamaquoddy) delights with original rap and hip hop; and Jason Brown aka Firefly (Penobscot) electrifies with cutting-edge technology blended with ancient frequencies. Director, artist and author Chris Newell (Passamaquoddy) intersperses each with music and narration. Wabanaki Stories demonstrates the depth and breadth of Wabanaki storytelling and artistry.
BOX OFFICE
$10 / TICKET
Email offstage@portlandovations.org to inquire about tickets to this performance.
Registration closes two weeks before the performance.
RUN TIME
60 minutes
ACCESSIBILITY & SENSORY
Wheelchair accessible. Assistive Listening Devices available. Click here to learn more about accessibility at Merrill Auditorium. This performance contains flashing lights, periodic darkness and loud noise. Ear protection available upon request. 
This performance is ASL interpreted.
LEARNING CONNECTIONS
EDUCATOR GUIDE
Coming soon! Click here to see examples of past Educator Guides.
WORKSHOPS
Pre and post-performance workshops are available. Please email offstage@portlandovations.org for more information.
- Social Studies: Wabanaki history and culture (LD291)
- Language Arts: Speaking, listening, storytelling
- Fine Arts: Large-scale puppetry, music, singing, drumming
