2024

Photos by @jingziphotography

Bag&Baggage Productions Proudly Presents...

NATIVE THEATER PROJECT PRESENTS: DINÉ NISHŁĮ (I AM A SACRED BEING) OR, A BOARDING SCHOOL PLAY

A Native Theater Project Production!

Four high school girls are thrilled when their song and dance group is invited to sing the Navajo National Anthem at the 2002 Winter Olympics. But when a teacher thinks one of them left her a threatening voicemail, the girls’ plans are in jeopardy. Jumping into action, they hatch a plan to save their trip. Exuberant, sunny, and just a little bit haunted, this comedy celebrates the dreams, hopes, and confidence of young Native women as they each find their own way to honor their cultural traditions and live their dreams in a modern world.

CAST & CREW

Taya Dixon – Rosie

Cassie Funmaker – Jolene

Aurora Primavera Hernandez – Kaylene

Dominique Knight – Shawna

Laura John – Ms. K

Lori Tapahonso – Ms. B

PRODUCTION & DESIGN

Blossom Johnson – Playwright

Jeanette Harrison – Director

Alea Tran – Stage Manager

Lori Tapahonso – Language and Culture Consultant

Racquel Toni Begaye – Costume Designer

Blanca Forzán – Lighting Designer

Abbie Northrop – Sound Designer

Signe Larsen – Intimacy Coordinator

Claudie Jean Fisher – Marketing

Steph Littlebird – Show Art