Browse Indigenous Theatremakers
For lists of Indigenous theatremakers and their works, browse the resources below. These can be a great way to get a sense for the diversity of the field and to develop your own lists for future reading and research.
- Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance: Indigenous Body of WorkA community-updated living document that highlights artistic work - published playscripts and live productions of dance, music, and theatre - made by First Nations, Metis, and Inuit artists.
- Miami University: Native American Women Playwrights ArchiveThe Native American Women Playwrights Archive is a collection of original materials by Native women playwrights of the Americas. Materials are available to patrons for in-library use at Miami University in Ohio.
- Blak StageBlak Stage is a collection of Australian First Nations playwriting including playscripts, interviews, videos, and production histories. This is not a resource we subscribe to, so full text access won't be available for all scripts. It's a great resource to learn about Aboriginal playwrights and their body of work.
Reading and Research Guides
If you're in search of suggestions for further reading, check out some of the guides below. They include suggested readings, Indigenous publishers and distributors, and media as well as general resources for continuing research.
- Association for Theatre in Higher Education: Indigenous Theater and Performance of North AmericaA resource guide by Lilian Mengesha for theatre educators, instructors, and researchers focusing on Indigenous theater and performance of North and Central America. The majority of the guide focuses on Indigenous authors based in the United States and Canada, though there is some content focusing on Indigenous authors from Central America as well. The guide includes suggested readings - both playscripts and critical anthologies - as well as a collection of films, media, and Indigenous arts initiatives.
- University of British Columbia's Guide to Indigenous Publishers, Distributors & News MediaA research guide from the University of British Columbia that provides and overview of Indigenous publishers, distributors, and news media, and also introduces alternative modes of publishing, such as zines and podcasts. Many (but not all) of the resources are publicly available.
- University of Alberta: Indigenous Research GuideA collaboration between the University of Alberta and the Situated Knowledges Indigenous Peoples and Place Project (SKIPP), the guide aims to provide researchers with information and strategies to support ethical, and reciprocal research with Indigenous communities. Includes a guide on how to appropriately cite Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers.