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When We Dance,
We Dance Together

In a future Canada, a pack of robot “horses” search for work, dignity and respect. A musical about freelancers, company work and a handsome new Governor.

Conceived and directed by Jacob Zimmer // Songs by Rock Plaza Central (Rob Carson, Chris Eaton, Andrew Innanen, Scott Maynard, Donald Murray, Fiona Stewart) // Featuring: Mary Sloan, Aimée Dawn Robinson, Elyssia Sasaki, Kevin Ray // Music Director: Scott Maynard // Puppet team: Brian Fidler and Véronique LaChance // Dramaturge: Vicki Stroich // Stage Manager: Andrea Bols //Produced with Kaori Torigai // Production Assistant: Jordan Kaltenbruner // Read more!

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The volunteer Board of Directors connects the staff and programming to communities, skills and approaches that are needed to develop a remarkable, catalyzing arts organization.

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Kaori Torigai leaving position for new opportunities.

During her time at Nakai, Kaori brought energy, smarts and an infectious laugh to the work and company. She not only led the company administratively, but spearheaded projects including Stranger Connections and acted as a strong voice for the arts and theatre in the community. While she will no longer be staff with Nakai, we all hope to work together in the future in new and exciting ways.

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Thanks for the great Pivot Festival

January 2018

here are some highlights from
the amazing photographer Alistair Maitland

Trader Time
Ivan Coyote and Sarah MacDougall

Follow the show as it grows
and tours the world here

Pivotal Words
Brave New Words / Susanne Hingley

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3penny Radio Revue
Nakai Theatre

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Thanks to our partners and sponsors!

The Yukon Arts Centre

Nakai Theatre Season Sponsors: Northern Vision Development, Air North, Yukon's Airline, Yukon News, CKRW 96.1FM The Rush, What's Up Yukon
Festival Sponsors: Lotteries Yukon, Canadian Heritage, City of Whitehorse, Yukon
Public Funders: Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des Arts du Canada, Yukon Arts Operating Fund, Department of Tourism and Culture, and the Yukon Lottery Commission

Thanks to Integraphics for doing such an amazing job printing our festival pieces.

AND THANKS TO ALL OF YOU FOR COMING!