A dramatization of Longfellow's Hiawatha: A spectacular drama in six acts

The piece brings Longfellow’s lyrical tribute to the Ojibwe hero to the stage, shaping the poetry into a vivid six‑act spectacle that honors the customs, music and daily rhythms of early North American peoples. Its language follows the original verses while allowing dialogue to breathe, and the production design aims to recreate forest glades, painted tipis and the shimmering colors of ceremonial fire. Listeners will hear the cadence of tribal chants, the crackle of a peace pipe and the gentle lullabies that surround a newborn Hiawatha.

In the opening scene, the Great Spirit descends from the clouds, surrounded by a halo of light, to urge the warring nations toward harmony. He discards weapons, paints the sky with smoke, and fashions a peace pipe that becomes the symbol of a new covenant. From this divine summons, Hiawatha is chosen as the messenger and guide, setting him on a path that will weave together love, hunt, and the trials of his people.