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Reconciliation Theatre Set to Take 'Boy in the Treehouse' on Island Tour

Reconciliation Theatre will open its live Vancouver Island tour of The Boy in the Treehouse starting this Canada Day weekend in Nanaimo at the OV Arts Centre.
The tour follows Reconciliation Theatre's debut performance at Inclusion B.C.'s 2025 provincial conference in Richmond, marking its early development phase with newcomer director Pete Kutwayhat.
The Boy in the Treehouse, a play by Indigenous Canadian playwright Drew Hayden Taylor, explores Simon's coming-of-age journey as he embarks on a spiritual quest to reconnect with his Ojibway heritage, blending moments of humor with more serious themes.
Kutwayhat, a Cree filmmaker and performance artist, noted that Indigenous theatre has been largely influenced by prairie culture, and this production seeks to highlight Coast Salish traditions on stages across Vancouver Island.
The tour will visit Nanaimo, Campbell River, Courtenay, Ladysmith, and Victoria, reflecting Reconciliation Theatre's goal to grow Indigenous theatre locally and engage diverse audiences with universal themes of identity.

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