Red Running Into Water

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

Run Time
Approximately 60 Minutes (No intermission)

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

Accessibility

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

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