Alaska
Where the Summit Meets the Stars breaks new ground for Alaska Native theatre.
Frank Katasse, who wrote The place the Summit Meets the Stars, explains all of the shifting elements in his play — the way it showcases the abilities of Lingít actors. musicians and dancers. In all his years of theatre, Katasse says bringing this play to the stage might be some of the necessary issues he’s accomplished.
One of many distinctive options of this drama is using soundscapes to journey by means of house and time. They’re the creation of Ed Littlefield, a jazz artist from Sitka, recognized for incorporating Lingít language and music into his work.
For Jake Waid and Erin Tripp, who play the main roles, it’s an opportunity to discover characters they will relate to, as they wrestle with trauma from the previous to seek out the power inside.