The 7 Lives of Louis Riel
I, Metis Productions - Winnipeg, MB
 http://Corywoj.ca/louisriel		V.16 - PTE – Cherry Karpyshin Mainstage 
The story of Louis Riel told seven times, from seven different points of view, in seven different genres.
Originally created and performed by Monster Theatre's Ryan Gladstone, now adapted and given a Métis makeover by Winnipeg theatre vets Katie German, Genevieve Pelletier and Cory Wojcik.
Louis Riel's incredible story is shown like never before – betrayal, insanity, stand-offs, murder, espionage, prophecy and John A. Macdonald!'

Cast:
Katie German, Cory Wojcik

Director:
Geneviève Pelletier

 		Show Info:
60 Mins minutes
Genre:
Play-Comedy

Audience:
Parental Guidance

Mild Language

Wed July 15 7:15 PM
Thu July 16 4:15 PM
Fri July 17 6:30 PM
Sat July 18 12:45 PM
Sun July 19 2:00 PM
Mon July 20 6:45 PM
Wed July 22 12:45 PM
Thu July 23 8:15 PM
Fri July 24 5:00 PM
Sat July 25 12:45 PM
Sun July 26 12:30 PM

The 7 Lives of Louis Riel

I, Metis Productions—PTE – Cherry Karpyshin Mainstage

Originally a work by Ryan Gladstone of Monster Theatre, the script was given a more culturally appropriate makeover by local Metis theatre folk Geneviève Pelletier, Katie German, and Cory Wojcik. The latter two doing the performing on stage. Opening and closing with a song by Ray St. Germain, they step through 7 parts of Louis Riel’s life using 7 different genres.

It is largely based on history, but with plenty of comedic not-so-historical moments thrown in. Each part is told from a different historical perspective, which changes how Louis Riel was viewed. The different genres add a bit more fun with genres that include a Hallmark Christmas Movie, a Graphic Novel, and a Noir Detective Film.

This is a fun high-energy production that was a real crowd-pleaser and the performing chemistry between Katie and Cory really brings it home.

Murray Hunter