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Overview

A Comedic Drama About the Importance of Family

Awoowaakii is a living room comedy of errors about Chrissy Sipatsimo, a Blackfoot transgender woman whose estranged father, Joseph, shows up in her life again. Joseph mistakes Chrissy’s friend Toni for Chrissy herself, and confusion ensues. This world premiere by local playwright Sable Sweetgrass is an immersive theatre experience, where the audience is enveloped within the world of the play in the intimate Arts Commons Big Secret Theatre.

We are pleased to offer a special Indigenous Community discount on tickets. More details here.

  • Location Big Secret Theatre (Arts Commons)
  • Runtime TBA
  • Tickets Single tickets now on sale (use Find Tickets tab above)
Advisories
  • 16+ Awoowaakii Contains strong language, references to residential school abuse, familial abuse, transgender issues, impacts of homophobia.

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