LES FILLES DU ROI
a musical film by Corey Payette
visit: lesfillesduroifilm.com for current screenings
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Canada | 2023 | 102min | Color | Drama, Musical
A young Mohawk girl, Kateri, and her brother Jean-Baptiste, have their lives disrupted upon the arrival of Les Filles du Roi in 1665 ‘New France', forge an unlikely relationship with young fille Marie-Jean Lespérance - whose dream of a new life is more complicated than she could have imagined. |
STORIES THAT TRANSFORM US
A film by Corey Payette
World Premiere at VIFF 2021.
Stories That Transform Us is a celebratory 90-minute documentary film created to mark the Urban Ink’s 20th anniversary, but it is so much more than a retrospective; it is a reimagining.
The world premiere of this film will be featured at VIFF at 8:30pm on Oct. 6, 2021, followed by VIFF Talks with Director Corey Payette and guests to discuss their journeys as change makers pushing artistic boundaries while working in both the theatre and film.
Featured are shorts from Burning Vision by Marie Clements, Sal Capone: The Lamentable Tragedy of…. by Omari Newton, Children of God, a musical by Corey Payette, Moonlodge by Margo Kane, Sedna by Corey Payette, Reneltta Arluk and Marshall McMahen, and Les Filles du Roi, a musical by Corey Payette and Julie McIsaac.
The film illustrates how it all began, featuring the artistic leaders that helped shape Urban Ink, and how their work created a space where diverse and Indigenous stories could be heard. Interwoven with the creative shorts are conversations with the trailblazing artists that played a significant role in the company’s 20-year history.
Inspiring, uplifting and beautifully shot, this film is not to be missed.
Director: Corey Payette Featuring: Marie Clements Diane Roberts Corey Payette Margo Kane Michelle Olson Julie McIsaac Kamila Sediego Chelsea Rose Kaitlyn Yott čačimḥi - Aaron M. Wells Gloria May Eshkibok Kim Villagante Jordan Waunch Michelle Bardach Patrice Bowler Lisa Goebel Merewyn Comeau Synthia Yusuf Kayla Dunbar Director of Photography: Ryan McDonald Editor: Markian Tarasiuk Producer: Maria Zarrillo Executive Producer: Melissa Tsang In association with Cinematics Creation Company
The world premiere of this film will be featured at VIFF at 8:30pm on Oct. 6, 2021, followed by VIFF Talks with Director Corey Payette and guests to discuss their journeys as change makers pushing artistic boundaries while working in both the theatre and film.
Featured are shorts from Burning Vision by Marie Clements, Sal Capone: The Lamentable Tragedy of…. by Omari Newton, Children of God, a musical by Corey Payette, Moonlodge by Margo Kane, Sedna by Corey Payette, Reneltta Arluk and Marshall McMahen, and Les Filles du Roi, a musical by Corey Payette and Julie McIsaac.
The film illustrates how it all began, featuring the artistic leaders that helped shape Urban Ink, and how their work created a space where diverse and Indigenous stories could be heard. Interwoven with the creative shorts are conversations with the trailblazing artists that played a significant role in the company’s 20-year history.
Inspiring, uplifting and beautifully shot, this film is not to be missed.
Director: Corey Payette Featuring: Marie Clements Diane Roberts Corey Payette Margo Kane Michelle Olson Julie McIsaac Kamila Sediego Chelsea Rose Kaitlyn Yott čačimḥi - Aaron M. Wells Gloria May Eshkibok Kim Villagante Jordan Waunch Michelle Bardach Patrice Bowler Lisa Goebel Merewyn Comeau Synthia Yusuf Kayla Dunbar Director of Photography: Ryan McDonald Editor: Markian Tarasiuk Producer: Maria Zarrillo Executive Producer: Melissa Tsang In association with Cinematics Creation Company
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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.
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.
Our Town
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By Thornton Wilder
Directed by Courtenay Dobbie Musical Directed and Original Music composed by Corey Payette Set Design by Marshall McMahen Costume Design by Deitra Kalyn Produced by Caravan Farm Theatre |
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
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
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.