Green Thumb Theatre Production “The Mixolydian” – School Wide

THE MIXOLYDIAN BY ASHLEY COOK
Bellevue, an 11-year-old Anishinaabe/Metis girl, is on a journey through
the woods. Reconnecting with her culture and language, Bellevue
is accompanied by her “imaginary friend,” a shapeshifter named
Thomas. Having recently lost her grandfather (Shoom), Bellevue feels
out of touch with the stories and words her Shoom used to share.
Luckily, with some help from ancestor Nokomis, Bellevue learns that
Shoom’s knowledge lives on in her, and there is more to her friend
Thomas than meets the eye. (from Green Thumb Theatre Study Guide)

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