Just weeks before she's meant to leave the reservation and head to college, Lenna Little's future plans are sent into disarray when she experiences a meet-cute straight out of a teen rom-com fantasy. With her head and her heart at odds about leaving or staying, she looks for the signs all around her that might lead her down the right path. A love-letter to the joy of first romance, the vibrancy of reservation communities, and the joy of Indigenous family, Niizh is the inaugural production of Mni Giizhik Theatre Ensemble and features an all-Ojibwe cast, directed by Sequoia Hauck (White Earth Ojibwe/Hupa). Join us for the US premier of playwright Joelle Peters (Walpole Island First Nation) hilarious and heartfelt celebration of Ojibwe love stories May 9-18, 2025 at 825 Arts in St Paul, MN.
Niizh run time is 90 min no intermission
Featuring: Benay McNamara (Red Lake Nation), Ramiro Eagle Sun Martin (Red Lake Nation), Silvestrey P'orantes (Pembina Band of Chippewa/Kaqchikel Maya descent), Robert Blake (Red Lake Nation), Cindi Martin (Red Lake Nation), and Andrea Fairbanks (Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe).
Friday, May 9th
SOLD OUT
Opening Night Performance 7:30pm
ASL Interpreted by Angela Blackdeer, Sarah Young Bear-Brown and Maria Dively.
Opening Night Reception post show
Saturday, May 10th
Trish Cook Comedic Storytelling 6pm-7pm
Performance at 7:30pm
Sunday, May 11th
Performance at 2pm
Post-show Mother's Day Honoring
Friday, May 16th
Saturday, May 17th
Pre-Show BINGO with Marcie Rendon 6-7pm
ASL Interpreted by Angela Blackdeer, Sarah Young Bear Brown and Maria Dively.
Sunday, May 18th
SOLD OUT - Waiting list available when lobby open at 1pm
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