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Trial of Louis riel Pstr July 17 Press Ready.pdf 1 2017-07-18 2:05 PM Trial of Louis Riel Pgm Cvr July 17 Press Ready.pdf 1 2017-07-18 10:22 AM JOHN COULTER’S JOHN COULTER’S TheThe TrialTrial ofof C M Y CM C M MY Y CM CY MY CY CMY CMY K K LOUISLOUIS RIELRIEL 50th50th AnniversaryAnniversary ReunionReunion CelebrationCelebration HISTORICHISTORICHISTORIC 2021 2017 SeasonSeasonSEASON Re-creation of Canada’s Most Famous Trial ProducedProducedRe-creation By: of Canada’s RielCo Most Productions Famous Trial Inc. Inc. Produced By: RielCo Productions Inc. SUMMERSUMMERRCMP PERFORMANCES Heritage PERFORMANCE Centre ~ 7:30 P.M. July July22, 20th,23, 24,21st, 30 22nd, and 27th, 31st 28th, @ 29th7:30pm Matinees July 25thAugust and 3rd, August 4th, 5th 1st @ 2:00pm royal saskatchewan museum, REGINA, SK - 2445 Albert Street Tickets www.rielcoproductions.com Tickets at Or the at the door Royal Saskatchewan or museum kiosk https://rcmphc.com/en/trial-of-louis-riel-productionTickets also available at the door FOR MOREFor more INFORMATION information: CALL 1-306-728-5728 306-522-7333 Welcome to the Trial of Louis Riel Production The RCMP Heritage Centre is proud to partner with RielCo Productions to host The Trial of Louis Riel production on its 55th anniversary this summer. The play – a re-enactment of one of Canada’s most famous trials – is the longest continuously-running historical drama in North America. Written as a Centennial project in 1967 by John Coulter, the production is based on the actual court transcripts of the 1885 trial of Louis Riel in Regina. The production’s gala premiere will serve as a fundraiser to help the Centre offset the costs of hosting the production and will also support educational programming and experiences focused on Métis and Indigenous peoples’ contributions to Canadian history. About the RCMP Heritage Centre The RCMP Heritage Centre is dedicated to sharing the story of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Canada’s national police force. Known informally as the “Mounties”, the Force is recognized the world over for its iconic dress uniform featuring the red serge tunic, Stetson hat, and high brown boots. Guests of the RCMP Heritage Centre can experience both the historical and modern-day stories of the RCMP through a variety of traditional and state-of- the-art exhibits, virtual and augmented reality experiences, and live events. During the summer months, the Centre hosts guided gallery tours, day camps for children, and a variety of family friendly pop-up experiences inside the gallery and on the grounds. The Centre is located on the doorstep of RCMP Academy, Depot Division, where Mounties have trained since 1885. The Centre is operated by a non- profit organization. While it is not owned by the RCMP, the Centre is supported by the Depot Division’s RCMP’s Historical Collections Unit. The RCMP Heritage Centre is located on Treaty 4 lands. Treaty 4 is home to the Cree, Ojibwe, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, and Lakota peoples, in addition to being the homeland of the Métis Nation. Learn more online at: rcmphc.com CAST MEMBERS Louis Riel.... .............John D. Huston Judge Richardson ...............Jeff Ring COUNSEL FOR THE CROWN: WITNESSES FOR THE CROWN IN REBUTTAL: B.B. Osler .........................Tyler Toppings Christopher Robinson ............................. Dr. James Wallace ................................... .......................................Kenneth Brown .......................Bob Friedrich (3-4 shows) COUNSEL FOR THE DEFENSE: ................................................ Bill Hayes Dr. Jukes ..........................James Misfeldt Charles Fitzpatrick .......... Michael Koops Corporal Joseph Piggott .......................... F. X. Lemieux .......................Blaine Lucyk ...............................................Philip Ring COURTROOM PERSONNEL: WITNESSES FOR THE CROWN: Court Clerk ............................ Bill Swerid Dr. John Willoughby ................................ Foreman of the Jury ............................... ................................... Peter Champagne ....................... Member of the Audience Thomas Mackay .............. Erroll Kinistino Jury Members ......................................... James Ness ....................... Vance Weber ......................Members of the Audience George Kerr ............................ Bill Hayes Interpreter ................. Peter Champagne Thomas E. Jackson ....................Jay Malo General Frederick Middleton ................. PRODUCTION STAFF: ......................................George Grassick Director ................................ Ken Brown Charles Nolin ......................... Bill Brinda Producer .................... Peter Champagne Wardrobe .............................Bernie Tice WITNESSES FOR THE DEFENSE: Front of House ........... Peter Champagne Father Alexis Andre ..................Jay Malo ......................................Betty Spakowski Philippe Garnot Set Construction/Refurbishing: ................Lionel Papeyachew (1st week) ......................................Steve Matechuk .....................Erroll Kinistino (2nd Week) .....................................Johanna de Vries Father Fourmond ................... Bill Brinda Website/Social Media Dr. Francois Roy ...............Bryce Williams ......................................B e tt y S p a k o w s k i Dr. Daniel Clarke ............... Vance Weber Please turn off all cell phones. No picture taking of any kind is allowed during the performance. After the performance, everyone is invited to ask questions and take pictures of the actors. CAST MEMBERS John D. Huston JOHN D. HUSTON first appeared in The Trial of Louis Riel in 1976 playing a variety of roles in the production through 1981. He is honoured to reprise Louis Riel, a role he last performed for the 50th anniversary production in 2017. A member of the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan, John’s lively career “culturally misappropriating the works & identities of dead white guys”, includes portraying Tommy Douglas in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, William Lyon MacKenzie in Toronto, Shakespeare in England, & Charles Dickens across Canada. Ken Brown - Director Peter Champagne - Producer Jeff Ring Tyler Toppings Blaine Lucyk George Grassick Bill Hayes Bill Swerid Bob Friedrich Erroll Kinistino Bill Brinda Lionel Papeyachew Ken Brown Jay Malo CAST MEMBERS James Misfeldt Philip Ring Vance Weber Bryce Williams PRODUCTION Peter Champagne Betty Spakowski Costume/Wardrobe Bernie Tice IN FOND MEMORY OF LYLE TESKEYIn 1937 Fond-2021 Memory of LYLE TESKEY (1937-2021) Who portrayed, “Dr. Jukes“, in some part of each season from 1974 to 2018. And so much enjoyed the fellowship of cast and crew. Lyle was born near Meadow Lake, SK, educated at Albert School and Balfour Collegiate in Regina. He began working for Regina Hardware, the Saskatche- wan Wheat Pool, then enjoyed a 33-year career as maintenance engineer for the Regina Public School Board. Lyle had many interests and believed in sup- porting his community, his church, and Scouts Canada. In 1974, Lyle won a beard growing contest which led to his being invited toWho join portrayed the cast, “Dr. Jukesof “The“, in some Trial part ofof each Louis season Riel”. His acting career spanned more than 42 yearsfrom in 1974the tore-enactment 2018 production of Canada’s most famous trial, playing Dr. Jukes, the senior surgeon of the Northwest Mounted police. Lyle especiallyAnd so much enjoyed enjoyed the fellowshipthe friendships of cast and crew forged in those years. (Please choose one, or both pictures above. Right side one is in costume) “I will perhaps be one day acknowledged as more “I willthan perhaps a leader be ofone the day half-breeds, acknowledged and as if more I am thanI will a have leader ofan the opportunity half-breeds, of and being if I amacknowledged I will have an asopportunity a leader ofof being acknowledgedgood as in a thisleader great of good country.” in this great country.” - Louis Riel’s -address Louis Riel’s to the address jury, 1885 to the jury, 1885 At his trial Riel used the term “half-breed”, not “metis”. In his two courtroom speeches, he uttered the wordAt his “half trial-breed” Riel 46 times. used He referredthe term to himself “half-breed”, as a “half-breed” not on two “metis”. occasions, once In tohis the twojury andcourtroom once to the magistrate.speeches, In thehe 1800s uttered the English the word word for the “half-breed” descendents of European46 times. men and He Indian women was “half-breed”, while “Metis” was the French term. For example, the English version of thereferred Manitoba to Act himselfof 1870 used as “half a -“half-breed”breed” whereas the on French two version occasions, used “Metis”. once Although to the the tjuryerm “Metis” and oncehas today to superseded the magistrate. it, in the interest In theof historical 1800s integrity the Englishthe term “half word-breed,” for which the some now consider politically incorrect, is used both in John Coulter’s play The Trial of Louis Riel and hereindescendents as it was used of by RielEuropean at his trial an mend in its andhistorical Indian context. women was “half-breed”, while “Metis” was the French term. For example, the English version of the Manitoba Act of 1870 used “half-breed” whereas the French version used “Metis”. Although the term “Metis” has today superseded it, in the interest of historical integrity the term “half-breed,” which some now consider politically incorrect, is used both in John Coulter’s play The Trial of Louis Riel and herein as
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