In association with Premiere Theatre and Performance, VITALIST THEATRE presents the World Premiere of Anung's First American Christmas, directed by Elizabeth Carlin-Metz and adapted for the stage by Robin Metz from the novella by Carl Nordgren (as told to him by former Tribal Council Chief Steve Fobister (Baminowekapo) of the Keewatin Ojibway, Grassy Narrows First Nation, Canada).  

Press Opening is scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at 7:00 P.M., Theatre Building Chicago.  Anung's First American Christmas, will run through Sunday, January 4, 2009.

Cast: Antonio Brunetti, Kristen M. Beckmann,
Sheila Devi, Scott Graham, Delwyne LaBrie,
Eden Newmark, Caleb Probst, John Walski

Production Design: Craig Choma (set), Molly
Feingold (movement), Gregor Mortis (sound),
W. Carson Hooley (percussion), Tracy Otwell
(puppets), Gina Patterson (lights), Nick Perry (asst.
director), Nicole Smith (stage manager), Rachel
Sypniewski (costumes)

Full press release available here