presents

The Book of Life

Odile Gakire “Kiki” Katese & Women Drummers of Rwanda

Produced by Volcano (Canada) and Woman Cultural Centre (Rwanda)

A Note from the Producers

Because the global arts world is asymmetrical with respect to funding access, there is often a basic inequity in North/South partnerships. Volcano (Canada), and the Woman Cultural Centre (Rwanda), are pioneering an Asymmetric Co-production agreement based on transparency and shared agency. We would like to make this available to other producers. If you’re interested, reach us at info@volcano.ca.

PLAYWRIGHT / PERFORMER / CO-CREATOR

Gakire Katese Odile "Kiki"

DIRECTOR / CO-CREATOR

Ross Manson

THE WOMEN DRUMMERS OF RWANDA

Kamariza Mediatrice
Mukeshimana Alphonsine
Mukamugema Chantal
Mukanyandwi Claudine
Musabyemariya Christine
Nyinawimbabazi Claudine
Uwamriya Clementine
Uwintije Clementine

VISUAL ANIMATION DESIGNER / OPERATOR

Kristine White

VISUAL ANIMATION DESIGNER

Sean Frey

COMPOSER

Mutangana Moise

PRODUCERS / PRODUCTION / DESIGN

Kaitlin Hickey, Patrick Lavender

TRANSLATOR & VISUALS ASSISTANT

Katese Aurore

TOUR COMPANY MANAGER

Kafi Pierre

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Abigail Whitney

SET CONSTRUCTION

Tuyizere Ernest, Kigali Rwanda

GENERAL MANAGER

Ray Bramble

Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Glaize Studio Theatre
Shenandoah Conservatory

Support for this production of The Book of Life has been provided by: The Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council and the Kingfisher Foundation.

Shenandoah Conservatory Production & Stage Crew

Miriah D. Borden
Megan Smallwood
Brennan Sullivan
Charles Perry
Joey Besant
Sam McQuiston
Katie Forbes
Valeria Otero Barrera

Special Thanks

Elizabeth Albert
Andrew Carson
Leann Curley & the First Year Seminar (FYS) Team
Brian Dugan
MiKayla Hatfield
Alisa Holley
Jeff Marlatt
Golder O’Neill
Arthur Vale

This project is made possible in part through the Mid Atlantic Folk and Traditional Arts – Community Projects program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

When you join the Shenandoah Conservatory Dean’s Circle, your annual member support helps Shenandoah Conservatory address the costs of excellence in performing arts training, equipping state-of-the-art facilities, hiring world-class faculty, and fostering experimental and creative student projects.

Join Now >

Shenandoah Conservatory is grateful to the Dean's Circle for supporting our creative community of artists, scholars and educators.

Meet the Dean's Circle >

To learn more about joining the Dean’s Circle and the other ways you can make a transformative gift to Shenandoah Conservatory visit www.su.edu/performs/support or contact:

Melanie L. Mathewes
Assistant Vice President for Advancement & Major Gifts
mmathewe@su.edu  |  (540) 665-4733

Shenandoah University is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All gifts are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

As a Friend of the Conservatory, you designate your support for a specific academic department, student ensemble, high profile guest artist or special initiative. Your gift demonstrates your appreciation for the important role the arts play in our lives and our community.

Join Now >

Shenandoah Conservatory is grateful to the Friends of the Conservatory for supporting our creative community of artists, scholars and educators.

Meet the Friends of the Conservatory >

Contact Assistant Vice President for Advancement & Major Gifts Melanie L. Mathewes at (540) 665-4733 or mmathewe@su.edu for more information or other ways to give.

Shenandoah University is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All gifts are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.