“Must-see theatre for Canadians.”
—Marsha Lederman, The Globe and Mail
A musical written and directed by Corey Payette
An Urban Ink Production (Vancouver)
2 hours and 10 minutes, including intermission
Phone:604-251-1363
Email: [email protected]
Mondays: 12 – 6pm
Tuesday to Saturday: 12- 4pm
Sunday: closed
Please be advised that this play contains explicit descriptions and depictions of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and suicide, which can be distressing, traumatic, and/or triggering for members of the audience. Emotional support is available on-site for anyone in need.
York Theatre
639 Commercial Dr,
Vancouver, BC
Each performance will be followed by a facilitated conversation.
MAR 21 FRI, 7:30 PM—OPENING
MAR 22 SAT, 2:00 PM
MAR 22 SAT, 7:30 PM
MAR 25 TUE, 7:30 PM—COMMUNITY PRICING
MAR 26 WED, 7:30 PM
MAR 27 THUR, 7:30 PM
MAR 28 FRI, 7:30 PM
MAR 29 SAT, 2:00 PM
MAR 29 SAT, 7:30 PM
Header Image: Photo of Michelle Bardach by Matt Barnes
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A gorgeous, powerful musical about an Oji-Cree family whose children were taken away to a residential school in Northern Ontario.
The story of Rita, a mother who was never let past the school’s gate, and her kids, Tom and Julia, who never knew she came, pushes toward redemption. Children of God offers a blend of ancient traditions and contemporary realities, celebrating resilience and the power of the Indigenous cultural spirit. Inspired by First Nations music, Corey Payette’s moving score also includes echoes of provocative Broadway masterpieces such as Fun Home and Next to Normal.
Children of God takes place in two time periods during the 1950s and 1970s, and is set during a time when it is mandatory by law for all Indigenous children to attend residential schools.
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Making its first return to Vancouver since 2019, the award-winning production, Children of God, is coming home to the York Theatre!
Performed in English and Anishinaabemowin, this musical is a tremendously impactful piece that explores the history and intergenerational impacts of the residential school system and provides a platform for dialogue about what happened to Indigenous communities in Canada.
CREATIVE TEAM
Director, Writer & Composer
Corey Payette
Production Designer
Marshall McMahen
Musical Director
Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa
Lighting Designer
Jeff Harrison
Jewelry Design
Helen Oro
Orchestrator
Elliot Vaughan
Sound Designer
Bradley Danyluk
Associate Production Designer
Alaia Hamer
Associate Lighting Designer
Bryan Kenney
Stage Manager
Melanie Thompson
Assistant SM
Jennifer Wilson
Production Manager / Technical Director
Alistair Wallace
Fight Director
Mike Kovac
Head of Wardrobe
Halley Fulford
Emotional Support Program & Outreach Coordinator
Shane Leydon
Powwow Coach & Workshop Leader
Nyla Bedard
CAST
Tom
Sheldon Elter
Rita
Andrea Menard
Julia
Cheyenne Scott
Wilson
čačumḥi—aaron m. wells
Sister Bernadette
Lauren Bowler
Father Christopher
David Keeley
Joanna/Secretary (u/s Julia)
Kaitlyn Yott
Vincent (u/s Tommy/Wilson)
Dillan Chiblow
Elizabeth
Danica Charlie
Understudies
Winona Myles & Vinnie Alberto
Urban Ink is a member of the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres and engages, under the terms of the Canadian Theatre Agreement, professional artists who are members of Canadian Actors’
Urban Ink gratefully acknowledges the support of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association. The Cultch stage crew, box office, and front of house staff are members of Local 118 of IATSE
Children of God, a musical written and directed by Corey Payette, Production Design by Marshall McMahen, Lighting Design by Jeff Harrison, actors Dillan Chiblow, Cheyenne Scott, Kaitlyn Yott, Aaron Wells. An Urban Ink production in association with National Arts Centre English Theatre and Raven Theatre, photo by Emily Cooper Photography.
Each performance will be followed by a facilitated conversation.
Section A+:
$69
Section A:
$64
Section B:
$49
Section C:
$29
The Cultch Connects Program provides complimentary tickets to community organizations and social service groups. It also offers complimentary tickets to individuals and families who may otherwise face barriers to attending Cultch performances. To request Cultch Connects tickets, please email [email protected]
This program is made possible with the support of our generous donor community. Learn more about what your donation can do for our community.
To celebrate our weird and wonderful East Van community, we are offering $29 tickets for select performances!
PLUS enjoy Happy Hour prices at the bar!
Available on: MAR 25
Complimentary tickets are available for Indigenous patrons thanks to the support of the Ronald S. Roadburg Foundation.
Use promo code INDIGENOUS to book up to two complimentary tickets. Those who wish to book tickets for a larger group or family can contact [email protected]
Parts of this performance may be difficult to watch. For each performance we will have emotional support workers and a quiet room available if you are feeling overwhelmed. Community members are also encouraged to take a break in the lobby and return when ready.
You can select this show when you purchase a 24/25 Season Ticket Package.
Packages start at $98.
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