New Native Theatre is the Upper Midwest’s professional theatre company dedicated to Native artists and audiences. As the most frequently producing Native American theatre in the Midwest, New Native Theatre has been creating professional pathways into careers in the performing arts and seeding the ecosystem with Native talent since its founding by Diné/Navajo Artistic Director, Rhiana Yazzie in 2009. NNT is a dedicated anti-racist, anti-colonial organization that believes theatre is one of the most powerful tools for reclaiming resilience, health, and agency for indigenous tribal communities.
Season 1, Episode 4 - Limikkin
Listen to playwright Vickie Ramirez’ short play, Limikkin, where you’ll hear the genesis of some of her other full-length works and get to know her world of recurring characters like Connie and Brewster.
When an old friend returns to the rez with an idea to monetize the water, will the Thunderers intervene or will an old love be rekindled?
Director
Rhiana Yazzie (Dine’)
Actors
Ajuawak Kapashesit
Oogie Pushetonequa