TREE DRUM (RE-MOUNT)

Tree Drum" is told by Bill Beauregarde (Cree/Enoch.) It explores the personal life story and experience of Indigenous theatre artist Bill Beauregarde, who was taken from his family at the age of three. Bill shared the story with long-time friend and theatre artist, Susanna Uchatius (Austrian/Eastern European), that at 9 years old, while in a group home, the crab apple tree in the backyard repeatedly called to him. It wanted to be a drum. So, Bill cut the tree down and made his first drum.  This was the beginning of a remarkable journey - an intuitive discovery of who he is.

 

Re-mounted as an Indigenous storytelling session, “Tree Drum” passes down Bill’s knowledge and experiences invitingly in an oral tradition full of humour and wisdom. Through telling this inspirational tale of discovery, Bill shares an invaluable perspective on Indigenous history and spirituality in the modern age.

 

• Friendship Centre Simon Baker Room, Vancouver BC: July 4th @ 5:00pm

• Carnegie Community Centre, Vancouver BC: July 12th @ 1:30pm

• Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Burnaby BC: July 19th @ 1:30pm