Description
On a fictional Northern Ontario reserve, seven larger-than-life men navigate the pressures of community life, desire, and rivalry—where hockey is more than a sport and myth is never far from everyday reality. Written in a vibrant blend of English, Cree, and Ojibway, the play uses the trickster Nanabush to blur boundaries of gender and identity, turning the men’s fears and fantasies into a sharp, often hilarious mirror of misogyny and power. As their stories unfold, the audience is drawn into a world shaped by resilience, humor, and the enduring presence of Indigenous storytelling. A companion to an earlier landmark work, this play showcases Tomson Highway’s distinctive theatrical style—bold, musical, and culturally grounded—while probing what it means to belong, to perform masculinity, and to confront the myths we live by.
Available Editions
paperback
Fifth House
Published Jan 1, 1989
134 pages
ISBN: 0920079555
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Details
First Published
1989
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Dry Lips Oughta Move to Kapuskasing by Tomson Highway.