Napi and the Rock
Discover the traditional Blackfoot story of Napi and the Rock in an online performance or live on stage! This special collaboration with Making Treaty 7 Cultural Society features music by Cris Derksen and Sonny-Ray Day Rider performed by Calgary Phil musicians, combined with engaging storytelling and set design.
2023 Education Concert Team
CRIS DERSKEN, Composer
SONNY-RAY DAY RIDER, Composer
KARL HIRZER, Associate Conductor
DUSTIN FRANK, Actor (Napi)
GARRET C SMITH, Actor (Kit Fox)
JOYCE HEALY, Elder
TELLY JAMES, Playwright
MICHELLE THRUSH, Director + Making Treaty 7 Artistic Director
JANINE OWLCHILD, Assistant Director
LIZ BREAKER, Costume Designer + Making Treaty 7 Artistic Associate
NEIL FLEMING, Set Designer + Making Treaty 7 Executive Director
AJAY BADONI, Lighting Designer
DIANNE GOODMAN, Stage Manager
ALLISON ROBINSON, Production Manager
KAYSHJA ELI, Making Treaty 7 Cultural Outreach Coordinator
NINAAKII LOW HORN, Making Treaty 7 Communications and Marketing Manager
MAGGIE MACKENZIE Puppeteer/Rocketeer
2021 Virtual Concert Team
CRIS DERSKEN, Composer
SONNY-RAY DAY RIDER, Composer
KARL HIRZER, Associate Conductor
CORY BEAVER, Actor (Napi)
MARSHALL VIELLE, Actor (Kit Fox)
SHELDON FIRST RIDER, Elder
JOYCE HEALY, Elder
BEVERLY HUNGRY WOLF, Elder
TELLY JAMES, Playwright
CALEIGH CROW, Director
ELIZABETH FERGUSON-BREAKER, Costume Designer
NEIL FLEMING, Set Designer + Making Treaty 7 Executive Director
MEREDITH JOHNSON, Stage Manager
ALLISON ROBINSON, Production Manager
ALLISON ROBINSON, Production Manager
MICHELLE THRUSH, Making Treaty 7 Artistic Director
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