THEATRE ON THE HOOF 

For several years the Saskatchewan History & Folklore Society is again partnering with Burning Sun Productions to bring a chatauqua-like experience to communities throughout Saskatchewan.

This theatrical tour is known at Theatre on the Hoof. A full day of historical and cultural entertainment is planned for communities in Southern Saskatchewan. This entertainment will take the form of family rodeos, gymkhanas, chuckwagon dinners, campfire concerts and the presentation of Ken Mitchell's drama, "Spirits of the Trail".

"Spirits of the Trail" is an hour long drama about the fascinating friendship of NWMP Inspector James Walsh and Sitting Bull. Sitting Bull was the great Sioux Chief who sought sanctuary in Canada after defeating the U.S. Army at the Battle of the Little Big Horn in 1876. The 2011 production of the play will feature a cast of eight actors as well as local performers as riders, wagon drivers, Cree dancers, Lakota singers, Cowboy poets and Country & Western bands.

Youtube video "Spirits of the Trail"

Artistic Producer is Regina playwrite/performer Ken Mitchell and the dirrector is Philip Adams of Saskatoon. The principal performers include Erroll Kinistino of Ochapawace Territory, Geordie Grassick of Lumsden district, Elder Bob Smoker of Kahkewistehaw Territory, Melissa Worme of Kawakatoose Territory and Fabien Leclair of St. Lazare, Manitoba.

 

Planning for the Theatre on the Hoof 2012 season is currently underway. This page will be updated with developments as they become available. Please check back in the Spring months for further information.

 

Funding for the 2011 season of Theatre on the Hoof was possible with the support of the following:
 
Arts Board of Saskatchewan - "Culture on the Go" grant
Local community organizations
Saskatchewan Lotteries
Ministry of Tourism, Parks, Culture & Sport
Jacqui Shumiatcher of Regina.