In-person Arts & Culture

I am Eagle by Matricia Bauer

Friday, March 6, 2026
7:30pm to 8:45pm

Part of: SkirtsAfire

Walterdale Theatre

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March
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“I am Eagle” is a story about birds—a play that uses fantasy to explore a very real and human experience. In this story, a young eagle, representing me, is taken from its nest and raised in a place that’s not its own. The eagle faces adventures and challenges, grappling with its identity and a deep sense of not belonging. The journey back to its true flock becomes a powerful metaphor for my own return to my culture and community.

Through puppetry, the play captures a sense of wonder and flight, blending elements of fantasy and falconry to symbolize the freedom that comes with self-acceptance. These fantastical elements create a safe space, allowing both Indigenous and non-Indigenous audiences to engage with difficult history in a way that’s both meaningful and inspiring.

A Note from the Playwright
My story, like many Indigenous peoples of my generation, is one of silence and loss. As a ’60s Scoop survivor, the trauma of that experience has been a quiet but constant presence in my life. Feelings of cultural displacement, confusion, and suffering were carried in silence from childhood through adulthood. My journey included a confusing marriage, raising my children, and a long battle with addiction.

It was during my path to sobriety that I began to reconnect with my story. This healing process inspired me to create a story that would be cathartic for me while also offering understanding and connection for others.

Walterdale Theatre

10322A 83 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB, T6E 5C3