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Elon Muskrat	Indigenized Indigenous Theatre - Edmonton, AB http://joshlanguedoc.com/	V.10 - Asper Centre for Theatre and Film-U of W
	Millionaire Bro Elon Muskrat is here to CUT YOU A DEAL! He is selling his first-ever all-Indigenous casino and YOU can be the lucky buyer! From the author of Rocko and Nakota: Tales From the Land (5 STARS, CBC Manitoba), this blend of comedy, oral storytelling, dance and satire explores what floats on the surface of power and what hides beneath it. "Elon Muskrat is a satire with chomp." - Intermission Magazine 4 STARS "Elon Muskrat is a show that challenges the mind." - St. Albert Gazette	Show Info: 60 Mins minutes Genre: Storytelling Audience: Parental Guidance Coarse Language	Wed July 15 6:00 PM Thu July 16 10:00 PM Fri July 17 7:45 PM Sat July 18 2:30 PM Sun July 19 2:15 PM

Elon Muskrat

Indigenized Indigenous Theatre—Asper Centre for Theatre and Film-U of W

Wow! I love something different and this new work by Indigenous actor/playwright Josh Languedoc of Edmonton was a fabulous way to kick off this Fringe!

We are greeted by a blustering huckster who claims to be the world’s first Indigenous trillionaire. And does he have a deal for you! Yes, you! I loved and laughed at his imaginative description of the Native themed casino he wants us to invest in.

Interwoven with his sales pitch is the nature based story of Amik, a beaver who believes it is his purpose to enrich the lives of his animal friends with his renowned damming skills. Life is peaceful until Amik encounters a group of strange red eyed creatures. They need him to build for them and make a deal with money. What is this stuff? Why does he suddenly feel mad and sad?

Back to the casino deal. As he sells this dream, we begin to feel this may not be the deal we thought it was; paralleling Amik’s new awareness.

A play that makes you laugh and think, while being thoroughly enjoyable is a rare thing. What is the price of your peace of mind?

I definitely recommend you see this now; as due to a directing commitment, Josh is only here until Sunday. There’s a lot of talent at this comfortable venue, you can be assured of a seat and Impark abuts the building. Stay, relax and make a day of it at Venue 10.

Lisa Campbell

Indigenized Indigenous Theatre

Elon Muskrat—Asper Centre for Theatre and Film-U of W

It started as a joke. “Hey, Josh, you should do a show about a character named Elon Muskrat.” Laughter ensued. But Josh is a playwright who pays attention to the world around him.

Elon represents a bundle of conflicts and contradictions. A trillionaire representing the satire of upper class culture. He’s also Indigenous and is trying to navigate the world of settlers. But with an inner child and a powerful spirit who was hurt very deeply.

Equal parts satire and powerful oral storytelling, “Elon Muskrat” is a cautionary tale about the dangers of capitalism and its effect on Indigenous spirits.

★★★★ – Edmonton Journal