Reconciliation Theatre is back with “The Boy in the Treehouse”
Reconciliation Theatre will be sharing the stage with a short (about 30 mins) Indigenous Production out of Victoria titled Gold. They will perform before The Boy in the Treehouse on Friday, July 25 and Sunday, July 27.
The Boy in the Treehouse
An entertaining and moving story of self-discovery that delves into the complexities of growing up Indigenous in a multicultural world. Simon, a Canadian kid with an Anishinaabe mom and a European dad, finds refuge in his treehouse as he grapples with questions about who he is and where he belongs. Through laughter, heart, and a touch of magic, “The Boy in the Treehouse” offers a poignant yet uplifting story that resonates with the entire family.
Playwright Drew Hayden Taylor’s signature wit and warmth make this a must-see for all ages—a story about roots, resilience, and the joy of growing up.
Meet the Reconciliation Theatre Team
Directed by Cree performance artist and filmmaker Pete Kytwayhat, this production blends heartfelt storytelling with universal themes. “This play speaks to anyone who’s ever wondered who they are and where they fit,” says Kytwayhat. “It’s a celebration of family, culture, and the messy, beautiful journey of growing up.” Featuring a cast of five accompanied by the spirited fiddle of Metis musician Kenneth Chalifoux, the show weaves music and memory into a truly immersive and unforgettable experience.
Gold
This interpretive theatrical production, performed through contemporary dance in evocative pantomime, is loosely based on a true story about the infamous Giant Mine in the Northwest Territories, Canada, on Dënéndeh lands of the Dene. Dene means flowing from earth and Dënéndeh means land of the people in the Dene language.
The Giant Mine has been an unwelcome legacy impacting the traditional livelihood of Yellowknife Dene First Nation members in the Northwest Territories, Canada. Giant mine was established in the early 1940s and was abandoned in the late 1990s.
Viable reports are pointing to the deaths of Yellowknife Dene First Nation children in their home community, that traced directly to arsenic poisoning, and as a result, a small financial compensation was paid out by the mining company to the families that lost loved ones.
