The Voyageurettes

On April 7th, 8th and 9th 2006 The Chop presented a workshop of The Voyageurettes at the Trout Lake Community Centre. It was created by the following team:

Director- Manon Beaudoin
Dramaturge- James Fagan Tait
Performers- Emelia Symington Fedy and Anita Rochon
Original Music: Andrea Young
Costumes: Emma Carrico
Props and set: Robin Greenwood
Stage manager: Naomi Sider`

The Play

The Voyageurettes follows the grotesque exploits of two Canadian women explorers. Armed with only a canoe and their wits, these ladies are trying to conquer the New World, in playfully revolting ways. This one-act physical comedy is for an all-ages community audience and is performed in a French and English influenced gibberish. Inspired by historical accounts from the era, this wild parody deals with the themes of greed, need and appropriation. Set to original music, the play takes us on a lively journey into a bizarre historical landscape. These hilarious nasty women explore the heart and horror of colonialism in the brave and original, The Voyageurettes.