Hiawatha
November 8-11 2000 Sandfield Theatre
Presented by an integrated company, part of The Nottingham Youth Theatre
'Ye who love a nation's legends
Love the ballads of a people
Listen to this Indian legend
To this song of Hiawatha'
Longfellow wrote the song of Hiawatha in 1855, drawing on the beautiful
traditions of Native Americans. This Indian "Edda" describes
the life and adventures of a noble hero, yet a year earlier Chief Seattle
had made his oft-quoted speech - "There was a time when our people
covered the earth". Here then lies the dichotomy, tales of great
adventure against a backdrop of the decimation of the native people.
This lively production by an inclusive company of young people, some with
special educational needs, create through dance, drama and music a telling
tale of legend and reality. Longfellow was less interested in the reality
of life for the Native Americans and indeed he confused many of the legends.
There was a person called Hiawatha who in the late 14th century had been
instrumental in the formation of the Iroquois League of Five Nations,
and elements of his life do permeate the story.
Hiawatha is the group's 11th production and has been adapted from the
original by David S. Stewart. Nottingham Threatre Inclusive Company was
set up in 1990 to provide opportunities for young people. It has gained
a national and international reputation.
| Hiawatha | Neil Burton/Andrew Cannon | Directorial Team |
| Gitchee Manito | Robert Cole | David S. Stewart |
| Kwasind | John Lacey | Glenys Clifton |
| Chibiabos | Tim Edwards | Maria Brawn |
| Nokomis | Kate Barton | Stephen Rodgers |
| Wenonah | Liana Wilkins | Margaret Stannard |
| Mudjekeewis | Neil Burton/Andrew Cannon | Matt Rooney |
| Iagoo (Storyteller) | Ben Mackenzie | Kay Taylor |
| Minnehaha | Helena Godfrey | |
| Arrowmaker (Her Father) | Milan Treeby | Choreography |
| Young Hiawatha | Chris Travis | Margaret Stannard |
| Beaver | Jo Taylor | |
| Grandmonther | Charlotte Stanford | Technical Co-ordinator |
| Jodie | Claire Crawford | James Johnson |
| Todd | Chris Travis | |
| Buffalo Bill | Tom Hawkey | Technical Crew |
| Miss Winthrop | Maria Brawn | Carol Slattery (Lighting) |
| Native American | Jason Williams | James Smith (Sound) |
| Native American | Chantelle Rose | |
| Native American | Amanda Bellamy | Designers |
| Raven | Michael McKenzie |
Annabelle Campbell |
| Grandfather | Daniel Black | Sarah Fisher |
| Eagle | Tom Hawkey | |
| Daughter | Charlotte Gent | Mask Design & Construction |
| Storytellers | Shereen Russell/Stacie Cartman/Matt Rooney/ | Glyn Skipp |
| Stephen Rodgers | Wei Hoang | |
| Mother | Rachael Gaunt | |
| Rabbis | Andrew Draper/Claire Crawford | Scene Painting |
| Fox | Abigail Taylor | Sarah Morris |
| Robin | Jo Taylor | Roz Cowley |
| Blue Tits | Helena Godfrey/Michelle Cafferkey | |
| Squirrel | Colin Blair/Robert Cole | Props & Set Construction |
| Atu | Milan Treeby | Adrian Eyre |
| Singer | David Scott | |
| Costume Construction | ||
| Rachel Darroch | ||
| Book | ||
| David S. Stewart |