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.