Muriel Miguel of Spiderwoman Theatre
Artist Retrospective Lecture/Talk
Hosted by Raven Spirit Dance in partnership with Simon Fraser University Community Engagement Program
Monday March 3rd, 7pm
World Art Centre – 2nd floor Goldcorp Centre for the Arts
SFU Woodwards, 149 West Hastings Street
*By donation
Spiderwoman Theater Founder and Artistic Director Muriel Miguel, talks about her fascinating journey from the streets of Red Hook, Brooklyn to her pioneering contributions to the current feminist and Indigenous theatre movements in the United States, Canada and around the world. Experience this extraordinary life through photos and video from the last 50 years.
Muriel Miguel is a director, choreographer, playwright, actor and educator. She has directed almost all of Spiderwoman’s shows since their debut in 1976, in which time, they have written and produced over twenty original works for the theatre. She grew up performing with her family and at the age of twelve was the co-founder, with Louis Mofsie, of the Little Eagles, a group that is still active in New York City and is now known as the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers. Muriel studied modern dance with Alwin Nickolais, Erick Hawkins and Jean Erdman. She was an original member of Joseph Chaikin’s Open Theater where she performed in the groundbreaking works: Terminal, The Serpent, Mère Ubu and Viet Rock.
** Also be sure to check out Muriel’s STORYWEAVING WORKSHOP on Sunday March 1st at the Scotiabank Dance Centre – By donation
Storyweaving
Investigate the unique process that the women of Spiderwoman Theater use to create their plays. “Storyweaving” describes the layering of stories, images, sound, movement and music, creating a three dimensional tapestry which is embodied in space and becomes the theatre production. Incorporating the exercises that have been learned in the workshop, the participants will collectively build a performance of the stories which they will then present.
For more info contact info@ravenspiritdance.com or call 604.646.0010
Muriel Miguel – Red Mother
Photo credit: Carey Lovelace