Corey Payette Musical Songbook
Premiered October 12, 2019 7PM | Historic Theatre | Vancouver, BC
A transformative evening of music from Corey Payette’s award-winning and critically-acclaimed musicals–featuring songs and stories from Children of God, Les Filles du Roi, plus a sneak peek of the new musical, Sedna.
After a highly successful world premiere at The Cultch in 2017, Children of God has toured the country, receiving accolades and acclaim along the way. Applauded as “must-see theatre for Canadians” by The Globe and Mail, this powerful musical celebrates the resilience and the power of the Indigenous cultural spirit. Les Filles du Roi is the Winner of four 2019 Jessie Awards, The Georgia Straight calls this gorgeous new trilingual musical “a triumph…a work of monumental importance.”
Corey released "The Music from Children of God" album in 2018 and the album for "The Music from Les Filles du Roi" is being released Fall 2019. The Georgia Straight named Corey a 2019 Trailblazer and he has sung as a soloist for Chor Leoni (video here) and Music on Main (video here). Come witness the songs and stories from the creator of these transformative musicals.
Featuring: Corey Payette and special guest soloists: Chelsea Rose, Michelle Bardach and musicians: Sean Bayntyn, Molly MacKinnon, Doug Gorkoff, John Kastelic.
Moonlodge by Margo Kane
February 16 - 25, 2017 - Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre in Vancouver BC
An Urban Ink (Vancouver) Production in association with Arts Club Theatre, Talking Stick Festival and developed with the support of the National Arts Centre English Theatre and undercurrents Festival (Ottawa).
DIRECTED BY Corey Payette
FEATURING Paula-Jean Prudat
ASSISTANT DIRECTED BY Kim Harvey
SET & COSTUME DESIGN BY Marshall McMahen
LIGHTING DESIGN BY Itai Erdal
SOUND DESIGN BY Steven Charles
POW WOW CONSULTANT Shyama-Priya
STAGE MANAGEMENT Jethelo Cabilete
Moonlodge follows the story of a young girl named Agnes who hitchhikes to California in search of self and home. Rooted in the child removals of the 60s scoop, which orchestrated the disruption of Indigenous families and communities by child welfare services, Agnes grows up in an adopted family disconnected from her culture and, as a result, self. It is therefore in her journey to America that she recovers her hidden, but never absent, voice – she returns home.
Indigenous Cycle at the National Arts Centre - English Theatre
In April 2014 NAC English Theatre gathered together 12 Indigenous artists/leaders from across the country for The Summit at the Banff Centre. This was a three-day conversation about the breadth and scope of Indigenous work created across this vast land. Co-curated by Associate Artistic Director of English Theatre Sarah Garton Stanley and playwright Yvette Nolan, 10 cultural institutions participated in The Summit as “Listeners.”
Between May 5-16, the National Arts Centre in collaboration with Debajehmujig Storytellers and Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance (IPAA), theatre creators, students and scholars gather on Manitoulin Island to immerse themselves in The Study. Together participants explore aspects of the Indigenous body of performance work created across this vast land.
The Study culminates in The Repast, an extended two-day public presentation and conversation event which we believe has the potential to fundamentally change the face of Canadian theatre.
Between May 5-16, the National Arts Centre in collaboration with Debajehmujig Storytellers and Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance (IPAA), theatre creators, students and scholars gather on Manitoulin Island to immerse themselves in The Study. Together participants explore aspects of the Indigenous body of performance work created across this vast land.
The Study culminates in The Repast, an extended two-day public presentation and conversation event which we believe has the potential to fundamentally change the face of Canadian theatre.
A Christmas Carol
NAC ENGLISH THEATRE PRODUCTION
BY Charles Dickens
ADAPTED AND DIRECTED BY Jillian Keiley
Associate Directed by Corey Payette
AS SCROOGE Andy Jones
In Victorian London, bitter, selfish Ebenezer Scrooge spends Christmas Eve counting his money. But unexpected visits by the ghost of his former partner Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come change his life forever. This heart-warming classic tale of redemption and the true meaning of the season is a unique, stylish new production designed by the acclaimed Bretta Gerecke and showcasing dazzling guest artists from the NAC’s worlds of theatre, music and dance. Join the Cratchit family in a perfect holiday treat for the entire family!
BY Charles Dickens
ADAPTED AND DIRECTED BY Jillian Keiley
Associate Directed by Corey Payette
AS SCROOGE Andy Jones
In Victorian London, bitter, selfish Ebenezer Scrooge spends Christmas Eve counting his money. But unexpected visits by the ghost of his former partner Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come change his life forever. This heart-warming classic tale of redemption and the true meaning of the season is a unique, stylish new production designed by the acclaimed Bretta Gerecke and showcasing dazzling guest artists from the NAC’s worlds of theatre, music and dance. Join the Cratchit family in a perfect holiday treat for the entire family!
The Road Forward - National Film Board of Canada
Marie Clements
2016 | 101 min 09 sec
Clements paints an electrifying picture of how a tiny movement, the Native Brotherhood and Native Sisterhood, became a powerful voice for social, political and legal advocacy, eventually effecting profound change at the national level. The Road Forward’s stunningly shot musical sequences, performed by an ensemble of some of Canada’s finest vocalists and musicians, seamlessly connect past and present with soaring vocals, blues, rock, and traditional beats.
The Road Forward is a rousing tribute to the fighters for First Nations rights, a soul-resounding historical experience, and a visceral call to action.
2016 | 101 min 09 sec
- Official Selection Hot Docs 2017
Clements paints an electrifying picture of how a tiny movement, the Native Brotherhood and Native Sisterhood, became a powerful voice for social, political and legal advocacy, eventually effecting profound change at the national level. The Road Forward’s stunningly shot musical sequences, performed by an ensemble of some of Canada’s finest vocalists and musicians, seamlessly connect past and present with soaring vocals, blues, rock, and traditional beats.
The Road Forward is a rousing tribute to the fighters for First Nations rights, a soul-resounding historical experience, and a visceral call to action.
THE ROAD FORWARD | WORLD PREMIERE PRODUCTION
Produced by red diva projects in association with Visceral Visions
PUSH INTERNATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL 2015
Writer, Director & Producer: Marie Clements | Lead Composer & Performer: Jennifer Kreisberg | Assistant Director & Producer: Valerie Sing Turner | Guest Composer, Performer, Guitar: Wayne Lavallee | Contributing Composers & Vocals: Latash Maurice Nahanee, Delhia Nahanee | Performers: Cheri Maracle, Michelle St. John, Ostwelve, Russell Wallace, Corey Payette | Vocals & Guitar: JJ Lavallee | Vocals & Keyboardist: Murray Porter | Vocals & Drummer: Richard Brown | Vocals & Base Guitarist: Shakti Hayes | Traditional Dancer: Nyla Carpentier | Stage Manager: Samira Rose |Set Designer: Connie Watts | Lighting Designer: Paul Armstrong | Multimedia Designer: Jamie Griffiths | 3d Specialist: Rob Scharein | Audio Engineer: Shawn Gommer| Associate Producer: Dawn Brennan | Financial Consultant: Linda Gorrie | Production Intern: Odessa Shuquaya| Administrative Intern: Odette Wilson| Production Assistant: Richard Wilson | Production Manager: The Production Office
The Road Forward was originally conceived to honour the Native women and men of the Native Brotherhood and to raise our hands to the Native women missing and murdered on the Highway of Tears and Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Created and directed by Marie Clements and composed by Jennifer Kreisberg, The Road Forward was commissioned and performed as a nine-minute piece for the closing performance at the Aboriginal Pavilion for the 2010 Olympics. This performance featured Evan Adams, Byron Chief-Moon, Leela Gilday, Jennifer Kreisberg, Kevin Loring, Pura Fé, Ostwelve and Michelle St. John. The piece included additional vocals by Russell Wallace and Rich Carlson and choreography by Michael Greyeyes. The live performance was set amidst an original sculptural installation by Connie Watts.
PUSH INTERNATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL 2015
Writer, Director & Producer: Marie Clements | Lead Composer & Performer: Jennifer Kreisberg | Assistant Director & Producer: Valerie Sing Turner | Guest Composer, Performer, Guitar: Wayne Lavallee | Contributing Composers & Vocals: Latash Maurice Nahanee, Delhia Nahanee | Performers: Cheri Maracle, Michelle St. John, Ostwelve, Russell Wallace, Corey Payette | Vocals & Guitar: JJ Lavallee | Vocals & Keyboardist: Murray Porter | Vocals & Drummer: Richard Brown | Vocals & Base Guitarist: Shakti Hayes | Traditional Dancer: Nyla Carpentier | Stage Manager: Samira Rose |Set Designer: Connie Watts | Lighting Designer: Paul Armstrong | Multimedia Designer: Jamie Griffiths | 3d Specialist: Rob Scharein | Audio Engineer: Shawn Gommer| Associate Producer: Dawn Brennan | Financial Consultant: Linda Gorrie | Production Intern: Odessa Shuquaya| Administrative Intern: Odette Wilson| Production Assistant: Richard Wilson | Production Manager: The Production Office
The Road Forward was originally conceived to honour the Native women and men of the Native Brotherhood and to raise our hands to the Native women missing and murdered on the Highway of Tears and Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Created and directed by Marie Clements and composed by Jennifer Kreisberg, The Road Forward was commissioned and performed as a nine-minute piece for the closing performance at the Aboriginal Pavilion for the 2010 Olympics. This performance featured Evan Adams, Byron Chief-Moon, Leela Gilday, Jennifer Kreisberg, Kevin Loring, Pura Fé, Ostwelve and Michelle St. John. The piece included additional vocals by Russell Wallace and Rich Carlson and choreography by Michael Greyeyes. The live performance was set amidst an original sculptural installation by Connie Watts.
Indian Arm
By Hiro Kanagawa
Based on Little Eyolf by Henrik Ibsen
April 8 – 18, 2015
After years of resenting her role as mother to a disabled son, longing for a time when she and her husband Alfred could be together as they used to be, Rita gets her wish. Indian Arm is the story of a family dealing with unspeakable tragedy. A ruthless exploration of what it means to live together, to lose everything, and to survive unimaginable grief.
CAST
Jennifer Copping, Gloria May Eshkibok, Gerry Mackay, Caitlin McFarlane, and Richard Russ
CREATIVE TEAM
Director: Stephen Drover, Associate Director: Corey Payette, Production Designer: Drew Facey, Lighting Designer: Conor Moore, Sound Designer: James Coomber, Stage Manager: Collette Brown, Assistant Stage Manager: Noelle Sediego, Production Manager: Becky Low, Technical Director: Robin Richardson
By Hiro Kanagawa
Based on Little Eyolf by Henrik Ibsen
April 8 – 18, 2015
After years of resenting her role as mother to a disabled son, longing for a time when she and her husband Alfred could be together as they used to be, Rita gets her wish. Indian Arm is the story of a family dealing with unspeakable tragedy. A ruthless exploration of what it means to live together, to lose everything, and to survive unimaginable grief.
CAST
Jennifer Copping, Gloria May Eshkibok, Gerry Mackay, Caitlin McFarlane, and Richard Russ
CREATIVE TEAM
Director: Stephen Drover, Associate Director: Corey Payette, Production Designer: Drew Facey, Lighting Designer: Conor Moore, Sound Designer: James Coomber, Stage Manager: Collette Brown, Assistant Stage Manager: Noelle Sediego, Production Manager: Becky Low, Technical Director: Robin Richardson
Indian Arm
by Hiro Kanagawa
Rumble Theatre in partnership with Arts Club Theatre
A free public reading of Indian Arm is coming up on November 17th at 4:00pm as part of the Arts Club Theatre's ReACT: New Plays in Progressseries at the Arts Club Revue Stage. This presentation will feature the talented cast of Vince Gale, Kirsten Robek, Pippa Mackie, Corey Payette and Quelemia Sparrow.
Indian Arm, an adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s 19th century classic Little Eyolf, was commissioned by Rumble from Vancouver playwright Hiro Kanagawa, and this reading is your first chance to get a taste of this new work.
Rumble Theatre in partnership with Arts Club Theatre
A free public reading of Indian Arm is coming up on November 17th at 4:00pm as part of the Arts Club Theatre's ReACT: New Plays in Progressseries at the Arts Club Revue Stage. This presentation will feature the talented cast of Vince Gale, Kirsten Robek, Pippa Mackie, Corey Payette and Quelemia Sparrow.
Indian Arm, an adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s 19th century classic Little Eyolf, was commissioned by Rumble from Vancouver playwright Hiro Kanagawa, and this reading is your first chance to get a taste of this new work.
Munsch to Say
Summer 2013
Based on the stories by Robert Munsch
at the Chemainus Theatre Festival, July 20-August 25th, 2013
Adapted by Mark Dumez
Directed by Morgan McLeod
Musical Directed by Steven Greenfield
Cast includes: Susan Coodin, Ian Harmon, Emilie Leclerc, & Corey Payette
Bonjour! Hello! Sun'e! In this wacky and wonderful collection of Canada's great children's author, we'll celebrate the many words and languages of our region - from English to French to Coast Salish - with partners from around British Columbia!
Stories include Andrew's Loose Tooth, We Share Everything and Aaron's Hair.
Based on the stories by Robert Munsch
at the Chemainus Theatre Festival, July 20-August 25th, 2013
Adapted by Mark Dumez
Directed by Morgan McLeod
Musical Directed by Steven Greenfield
Cast includes: Susan Coodin, Ian Harmon, Emilie Leclerc, & Corey Payette
Bonjour! Hello! Sun'e! In this wacky and wonderful collection of Canada's great children's author, we'll celebrate the many words and languages of our region - from English to French to Coast Salish - with partners from around British Columbia!
Stories include Andrew's Loose Tooth, We Share Everything and Aaron's Hair.
Justice
by Leonard Linklater
Yukon Tour Fall 2012, National Arts Centre/Northern Scene production Spring 2013
Included in the Northern Scene Festival at the National Arts Centre, Ottawa, ON
Cast included: Rob Hunter, Chris McGregor, Phillip Nugent & Corey Payette
When cultures clash and lives are lost, where does the healing begin?
During the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898 two cultures came together in a far flung part of Canada. An accidental poisoning of two Tagish members leads to a clash of justice systems far from the reach of the papers of the day. Lives are lost as a new justice system is born in a turbulent time.
In Justice, Leonard Linklater examines the gold rush era case of the Nantuck brothers, the nature of change and how it affects the people caught up in it.
YUKON TOUR 2012
Teslin, Carcross, Haines Junction, Dawson City, Yukon Arts Centre - Whitehorse
Yukon Tour Fall 2012, National Arts Centre/Northern Scene production Spring 2013
Included in the Northern Scene Festival at the National Arts Centre, Ottawa, ON
Cast included: Rob Hunter, Chris McGregor, Phillip Nugent & Corey Payette
When cultures clash and lives are lost, where does the healing begin?
During the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898 two cultures came together in a far flung part of Canada. An accidental poisoning of two Tagish members leads to a clash of justice systems far from the reach of the papers of the day. Lives are lost as a new justice system is born in a turbulent time.
In Justice, Leonard Linklater examines the gold rush era case of the Nantuck brothers, the nature of change and how it affects the people caught up in it.
YUKON TOUR 2012
Teslin, Carcross, Haines Junction, Dawson City, Yukon Arts Centre - Whitehorse
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
Chemainus Theatre Festival, Summer 2012
Music by Andrew Loyd Webber, Lyrics by Tim Rice
Based on The Story of Joseph in Genesis
Directed by Shane Snow
Set Design by Marshall McMahen
Follow Joseph's journey from slavery to freedom as one of Egypt's most powerful men. Full of fabulous music, show-stopping dancing and raucous fun, hits include "Close Every Door", "Any Dream Will Do" and "Poor, Poor Joseph".
Music by Andrew Loyd Webber, Lyrics by Tim Rice
Based on The Story of Joseph in Genesis
Directed by Shane Snow
Set Design by Marshall McMahen
Follow Joseph's journey from slavery to freedom as one of Egypt's most powerful men. Full of fabulous music, show-stopping dancing and raucous fun, hits include "Close Every Door", "Any Dream Will Do" and "Poor, Poor Joseph".
La Cage Aux Folles
Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company - Christmas 2011
La Cage aux Folles is a tuneful and touching tale of one family's struggle to stay together... stay fabulous... and above all else, stay true to themselves!
Naughty & Nice Broadway Musical Hit
Music & Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Book by Harvey Fierstein
Based on the play La Cage aux Folles by Jean Poiret
Directed & Choreographed by Max Reimer
Associate Direction by Cameron Mackenzie
Musical Direction by Bill Sample
La Cage aux Folles is a tuneful and touching tale of one family's struggle to stay together... stay fabulous... and above all else, stay true to themselves!
Naughty & Nice Broadway Musical Hit
Music & Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Book by Harvey Fierstein
Based on the play La Cage aux Folles by Jean Poiret
Directed & Choreographed by Max Reimer
Associate Direction by Cameron Mackenzie
Musical Direction by Bill Sample
Beyond Eden
Theatre Calgary in Co-production with the Playhouse Theatre Company (Vancouver)
By BRUCE RUDDELL
Directed by DENNIS GARNHUM
Starring JOHN MANN and TOM JACKSON
WORLD PREMIERE – MUSICAL SPECTACLE
PART OF THE VANCOUVER 2010 CULTURAL OLYMPIAD
Hidden along the remote shores of the Queen Charlotte Islands, mysterious totem poles stand silent and forgotten. When a team of museum anthropologists embark on a controversial mission to remove the poles in the 1950’s, one man’s obsession leads him on a personal journey to where the spirit lives. Based on actual events, this rock-inspired musical mixes ancient Haida tradition with modern theatricality to create a breathtaking story of loss and discovery.
Beyond Eden starts in Vancouver on January 16 and run through February 7, 2010. The opening night gala performance will be January 21 in Vancouver. The production will then move to Theatre Calgary for a run from February 16 to March 7, 2010.
By BRUCE RUDDELL
Directed by DENNIS GARNHUM
Starring JOHN MANN and TOM JACKSON
WORLD PREMIERE – MUSICAL SPECTACLE
PART OF THE VANCOUVER 2010 CULTURAL OLYMPIAD
Hidden along the remote shores of the Queen Charlotte Islands, mysterious totem poles stand silent and forgotten. When a team of museum anthropologists embark on a controversial mission to remove the poles in the 1950’s, one man’s obsession leads him on a personal journey to where the spirit lives. Based on actual events, this rock-inspired musical mixes ancient Haida tradition with modern theatricality to create a breathtaking story of loss and discovery.
Beyond Eden starts in Vancouver on January 16 and run through February 7, 2010. The opening night gala performance will be January 21 in Vancouver. The production will then move to Theatre Calgary for a run from February 16 to March 7, 2010.