Poster Art: R. Thorne   Photos from the production: image 1 OUT OF THE SILENCE (1991/92) Out of the Silence was first created and performed by: Dolores Dallas, Evan Adams, Sam Bob, Sophie Merasty, Sylvia-Anne George, Valerie Roberts. Director: David Diamond. Assistant Director: Patti Fraser. Choreographer: Denise Brillon. Joked by: David Diamond, Saeideh Nessar Ali and Levana Ray. Designers: Paul Williams and Mia Hunt. Rehearsal Stage Manager: Dena Klashinsky. Donna Lee Johnson and Susan Elaine Martin. DVD available This was a co-production with the Urban Representative Body of Aboriginal Nations (URBAN) and the BC Association of Native Friendship Centres. It dealt with issues of family violence. The project was surrounded by teams of counsellors throughout BC. It was followed by THEATRE FOR LIVING training sessions in six First Nations communities. "The performance and treatment of the difficult topic of family violence had the clarity, focus and brilliance that comes from direct experience." - Lorna Williams, First Nations Education Specialist, Vancouver School Board "Theatre at its most vital." - Mark Leiren-Young, Theatrum Magazine "I can recall few times when I have been so moved in the theatre....electric moments...offers comfort and acceptance." - Colin Thomas, Georgia Straight The production subsequently toured BC and aired on the Knowledge Network with the following company: Director: David Diamond Jokers:David Diamond and Jacquie Brown Designers: Mia Hunt, Paul Williams Barbara Clayden Crew: Travis Neel and Tim Cardinal Cast: Carmen Moore, Columpa Bobb, Darryl Gus, Donald Morin, Sophie Merasty.   Next Back to Headlines Past Work