New Native Theatre presents

Red Running Into Water

Written by Blossom Johnson
Directed by Rhiana Yazzie

About the Play

Red Running into Water follows the story of Nana Blackrock, a 22 year old Navajo woman who refuses to be a statistic. Nana and the women of her family in the Red Running in the Water clan reclaim their humanity and learn the meaning of Walking in Beauty, the core to the Navajo belief system. Red Running into Water is the English translation of the Navajo clan, Tachii'nii.

Run Time
Approximately 60 Minutes (No intermission)

Age Recommendation
This production contains mature themes and is recommended for ages 13+.

Accessibility
ASL-interpreted performances may be available on select dates.

Quick Guide

New Native Theatre’s production of Red Running Into Water ran from November 7-18, 2018.
Red Running Into Water includes themes around issues including sexual assault and indigenous land rights. Because sensitivities vary, we invite audiences to reach out to our Box Office if you’d like to learn more about the show’s content before attending.
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2018
Performances took place in multiple community venues in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota from November 7-18, 2018.
Week 1
November 7, 2018
Minneapolis American Indian Center
1530 E Franklin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
November 7, 2018
East Side Freedom Library
1105 Greenbrier St
St. Paul, MN 55106
November 8, 2018
Minneapolis American Indian Center
1530 E Franklin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
November 8, 2018
MN Indian Women's Resource Center
2300 S 15th Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
November 9, 2018
Takoda Institute - AIOIC
1845 E Franklin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
November 10, 2018
All My Relations Gallery
1414 E Franklin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
November 11, 2018
Public Functionary
1400 12th Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Week 2
November 14, 2018
All Nations Church
1515 E 23rd St
Minneapolis, MN 55404
November 15, 2018
Takoda Institute - AIOIC
1845 E Franklin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
November 15, 2018
MN Chippewa Tribe Urban Office
1308 E Franklin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
November 16, 2018
Minneapolis American Indian Center
1530 E Franklin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
November 17, 2018
All My Relations Gallery
1414 E Franklin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
November 18, 2018
Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center
788 E 7th St
St. Paul, MN 55106