Sixty Below

By: Yukon Digital Theatre Collective
  • Summary

  • Sixty Below is an examination of what it means to be Indigenous in today’s Yukon, indeed in today’s Canada. Indigenous peoples have suffered colonization for hundreds of years. Loss of language, loss of identity, loss of control. Yet we survive. We are still here. This audio play asks you to confront the losses and embrace hope with its characters. For more information visit sixtybelow.ca
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Episodes
  • Johnnie Goes Home
    Nov 19 2024

    Episode 3: Henry crashes and burns under all the pressure. He is forced to reveal the truth of Johnnie’s death. That truth allows others to confront their truths as well and release things that may be holding them in unhealthy ways.

    Episode 2 Recap: Henry is spinning out of control after finding Rosie’s secret. He is still haunted by Johnnie’s death and the circumstances of that night. He’s turned back to booze and violence. Ruth tries to save Rosie from an unhappy relationship while also trying to figure out what The Boys know.


    Sixty Below is an examination of what it means to be Indigenous in today’s Yukon, indeed in today’s Canada. Indigenous peoples have suffered colonization for hundreds of years. Loss of language, loss of identity, loss of control. Yet we survive. We are still here.

    This audio play asks you to confront the losses and embrace hope with its characters.


    Content warnings and resources are available at sixtybelow.ca


    Credits:

    Created by Leonard Linklater

    Co-Artistic Producers: Patti Flather & Wren Brian

    Dramaturg: David Geary

    Audio Recording Director: Reneltta Arluk

    Sound Designer, Composer, Audio Producer: Jordy Walker

    Musician: Boyd Benjamin


    Audio Play Cast:

    Henry - Charles Eshelman

    Dave - Charles McLeod

    Bruiser - Earl Darbyshire

    Johnnie - Luke Mae

    Big Joe - Leonard Linklater

    Rosie - Miki Wolf

    Ruth - Rae Mombourquette


    Film Credits:

    Production Manager: Tova Krentzman

    Director of Photography: Douglas Joe

    Camera Operator & Colorist: Atsushi Sugimoto

    Production Designer: Lea-Ann McNally

    Actors: Christine Genier & Bradley Balmforth


    Based on a stage play written by Patti Flather and Leonard Linklater

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    35 mins
  • The Hauntings, or Home Is Where The Haunts Are.
    Nov 19 2024

    Episode 2: Henry walks the Red Road his old life begins to pop up and tempt him. Rosie is bettering herself, Ruth is agitating and his pals are going nowhere. Meanwhile, the ghost of Johnnie haunts him. Can he stay on the straight and narrow?

    Episode 1 Recap: Henry has returned from a stint in jail with a new resolve to go straight, but he walks back into a world that has not changed. He’s reaching out for help in his new journey but temptations are constant and so are dreams of another time. Rosie is improving her life but doesn’t know how to broach the subject with Henry.


    Sixty Below is an examination of what it means to be Indigenous in today’s Yukon, indeed in today’s Canada. Indigenous peoples have suffered colonization for hundreds of years. Loss of language, loss of identity, loss of control. Yet we survive. We are still here.

    This audio play asks you to confront the losses and embrace hope with its characters.


    Content warnings and resources are available at sixtybelow.ca


    Credits:

    Created by Leonard Linklater

    Co-Artistic Producers: Patti Flather & Wren Brian

    Dramaturg: David Geary

    Audio Recording Director: Reneltta Arluk

    Sound Designer, Composer, Audio Producer: Jordy Walker

    Musician: Boyd Benjamin


    Audio Play Cast:

    Henry - Charles Eshelman

    Dave - Charles McLeod

    Bruiser - Earl Darbyshire

    Johnnie - Luke Mae

    Big Joe - Leonard Linklater

    Rosie - Miki Wolf

    Ruth - Rae Mombourquette


    Film Credits:

    Production Manager: Tova Krentzman

    Director of Photography: Douglas Joe

    Camera Operator & Colorist: Atsushi Sugimoto

    Production Designer: Lea-Ann McNally

    Actors: Christine Genier & Bradley Balmforth


    Based on a stage play written by Patti Flather and Leonard Linklater

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    38 mins
  • Returning Home
    Nov 19 2024

    Episode 1: After getting out of jail the main character, Henry, is ready to walk the red road of sobriety. He is ready to turn his life around. But a dark secret and his old friends make that a rough journey. His girlfriend, Rosie, is also working on herself and her success only complicates things.


    Sixty Below is an examination of what it means to be Indigenous in today’s Yukon, indeed in today’s Canada.

    Indigenous peoples have suffered colonization for hundreds of years. Loss of language, loss of identity, loss of control. Yet we survive. We are still here.

    This audio play asks you to confront the losses and embrace hope with its characters.


    Content warnings and resources are available at sixtybelow.ca


    Credits:

    Created by Leonard Linklater

    Co-Artistic Producers: Patti Flather & Wren Brian

    Dramaturg: David Geary

    Audio Recording Director: Reneltta Arluk

    Sound Designer, Composer, Audio Producer: Jordy Walker

    Musician: Boyd Benjamin


    Audio Play Cast:

    Henry - Charles Eshelman

    Dave - Charles McLeod

    Bruiser - Earl Darbyshire

    Johnnie - Jeszika Mae

    Big Joe - Leonard Linklater

    Rosie - Miki Wolf

    Ruth - Rae Mombourquette


    Film Credits:

    Production Manager: Tova Krentzman

    Director of Photography: Douglas Joe

    Camera Operator & Colorist: Atsushi Sugimoto

    Production Designer: Lea-Ann McNally

    Actors: Christine Genier & Bradley Balmforth


    Based on a stage play written by Patti Flather and Leonard Linklater

    Show more Show less
    24 mins

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