The Yard With the Old Plow - an audio drama by Shanda Stefanson

We Treaty People

A rural couple finds a young man in need of help one bitter, winter morning... and are surprised at the differences they discover between themselves.

Written by Shanda Stefanson, directed by Joel Bernbaum*, script and production dramaturgy by Yvette Nolan, performed by Lisa Bayliss* (Bev), Alan Long* (Bob), Aren Okemaysim (Jonathan), sound design, recording and audio production by Tim Bratton, stage management by Stephen Waldschmidt, with original music by Darryl Dozlaw, Jordan Daniels, Marc Okihcihtaw and Donny Speidel.

Gratefully created on Treaty 6 Territory and the traditional homeland of the Métis.

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Free to stream on demand on our website or wherever you get your podcasts, with closed captions available on our YouTube channel. Audience advisory: Content may not suitable for children.

One suggestion to learn more: Go for a walk in a neighbourhood that is not yours and say hello to someone you don’t know.

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This project is made possible by a Digital Now Grant from Canada Council for the Arts, and by our major sponsors Shercom Industries, SK Arts, and Creative Saskatchewan.

*The participation of these Artists is arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance Opera Theatre Policy (DOT), and under ACTRA's National COVID-19 Response Initiative.