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Named for the deep affinity that Justin Neal has for this clever, and at times haunting bird, Holy Crow Arts is committed to undertaking projects that support the research and creation of Neal’s artistic voice and support the development of production and touring of his original theatrical works and collaborative artistic projects. Holy Crow Arts supports the development of educational workshops and community-engaged projects offered and developed by Justin Neal, or other like-minded performance partners in and around the unceded territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam).

So Damn Proud

Holy Crow Arts presents SO DAMN PROUD, weaving contemporary dance and Indigenous culture into a uniquely offbeat and gripping drama. World Premiere at ANNEX, Vancouver BC, September 10-24, 2021.

Holy Crow Arts Presents the World Premiere

So Damn Proud

September 10–24, 2021
Annex, 823 seymour st, Vancouver, BC

Production photos by Caleigh Mayer / @caleighkats

A tale of grit and grace, So Damn Proud takes place at pivotal life-changing moments in the lives of two Squamish Nation siblings.

Something deeply troubling causes Joanne to abruptly end her once promising dance career.

Years later, at a surprise dinner that her brother Joe secretly arranges with Joanne’s boyfriend, we piece together what happened and what Joe did to cause the deep rift between them.

This nonlinear play navigates mystery, comedy, and harrowing drama with evocative contemporary dance and elements of Coast Salish artistic traditions to tell a unique one-of-a-kind story.

(CONTENT WARNING: This play contains strong language and deals with themes of substance abuse, racism, and violence.)

F E A T U R I N G

JOANNE Michelle Bardach
JOE Aaron M. Wells
VERNON Cole Vandale
EMMA Max Chadburn
CLAIRE Alysson Hall
ELIZABETH & ANITA Sarah Formosa

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C R E A T I V E T E A M

DIRECTOR / PLAYWRIGHT Justin Neal
CHOREOGRAPHER Olivia C. Davies
CHOREOGRAPHER ASSISTANT Rianne Svelnis
SQUAMISH NATION CONSULTANTS, ART AND LANGUAGE
Latash Nahanee and Rebecca Duncan
MUSIC Russell Wallace
PRODUCTION DESIGN Jay Havens
LIGHTING DESIGN Harika Xu
SOUND DESIGN Daniel Tessy
PRODUCTION MGR & TECH DIRECTOR Mimi Abrahams
STAGE MANAGER Jessica Adamson
GRAPHIC DESIGN Rob Eccles
COAST SALISH INSPIRED ILLUSTRATIONS Charlene Johnny

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DATES/TIMES

VENUE

ANNEX
823 Seymour Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 3L4

THE SO DAMN PROUD WORLD PREMIERE WAS PRESENTED
Friday, Sept 10 — Friday, Sept 24, 2021

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The poster features the commissioned Coast Salish inspired artwork of Charlene Johnny (Quw’utsun’) with illustration and design by Rob Eccles. The artwork concept was inspired by the siblings’ life changing circumstances. And much like Raven in a variety of Indigenous stories, what happens serve as catalysts for profound change and transformation. 

The poster features the commissioned Coast Salish inspired artwork of Charlene Johnny (Quw’utsun’) with illustration and design by Rob Eccles. The artwork concept was inspired by the siblings’ life changing circumstances. And much like Raven in a variety of Indigenous stories, what happens serve as catalysts for profound change and transformation. 

FUNDED BY SQUAMISH NATION • CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS • FIRST PEOPLES CULTURAL COUNCIL • BRITISH COLUMBIA ARTS COUNCIL CITY OF VANCOUVER, CULTURAL SERVICES

FUNDED BY SQUAMISH NATION • CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS • FIRST PEOPLES CULTURAL COUNCIL • BRITISH COLUMBIA ARTS COUNCIL
CITY OF VANCOUVER, CULTURAL SERVICES

Holy Crow Arts is pleased to present So Damn Proud at ANNEX through the City of Vancouver, Cultural Services and Vancouver Civic Theatre's Theatre Rental Grant Program

Holy Crow Arts is pleased to present So Damn Proud at ANNEX through the City of Vancouver, Cultural Services and Vancouver Civic Theatre's Theatre Rental Grant Program

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