Over the years, I’ve created and performed in productions that have travelled across Canada. These past works represent the foundation of my artistic journey: stories that have lived their full life on stage but continue to echo through the communities and audiences they’ve touched. While these productions are no longer available to book, they remain an important part of the story I continue to tell.
Written by Stephen Massicote, adapted by Tai Amy Grauman
In a new adaptation of Stephen Massicotte’s acclaimed play Mary’s Wedding, Tai Amy Grauman interweaves Métis history and culture with this moving love story. Mary’s Wedding: A Métis Love Story runs at the Shoctor Theatre from August 28 to September 12, 2021.
When Grauman proposed the adaptation, Massicotte admits he was intrigued but hesitant: “Writers are often protective of their work and I’ve been fortunate with this play—it’s rarely been out of production since premiering at Alberta Theatre Projects in 2002—so I’ve been reluctant to mess about with it.” After hearing Grauman’s passionate vision—emphasizing that Indigenous love stories are essential to reconciliation—Massicotte was convinced. His research deepened his appreciation for the significant role Indigenous Canadians played in WWI: “Of the 5000 Métis volunteers listed on the National Métis Veterans Memorial monument, 1872 of those individuals served in WW1. However, no definitive number exists for Métis participation, as they were unable to self-identify on their attestation papers.” — Citadel Media release, August 2021
