Drawing from the aesthetics of Alphonse Mucha, 19th century Romanticism and Czech and Slovak folklore, We The Forest People is a kenspeckled world brushing up against our own, inspired by the rich intricacies of nature and self. People dance spiraling around each other in an open field. A lantern flickers brightly in the cool air. A soft and lilting melody drifts on the crisp clear breeze. A maiden of moss leads the way and a woman cloaked in white becomes frozen in time. Whimsical beings awaken and the forest stirs, rushing forth to encompass the walking dreamer. Like the paintings of the Romantics, We The Forest People is a look into the emotions of nature, the adventures of the individual and the stories of heroes of old. It seeks answers to the questions: Why do we tell stories? Why must we tell stories? And what happens when a story is lost? Is it ever truly gone?
Through flowing costumes and dancing in grass, durational stillness and durational endurance We The Forest People paints a world full of life, love and burning fire. Like wisps of memories of times long forgotten, paintings both ancient and new come to life in this thrilling adventure through another time and space.

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Created and directed by: Olympia Tomasta

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Cast:

Ariana Zumaran Castillo, Ayva Claire, Daisy de Kroon, Dawn, Esme Johnson, Gabriela Good, Marissa and Sophia Radford

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Stage Manager:

Patrick Maka

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Music:

Olympia Tomasta

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Harmonies:

Lauren Han

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Dance Captain:

Daisy de Kroon