Overview

Synopsis

A darkly comic, theatrical fantasia, Kyotopolis is the third play in Daniel David Moses’ City series and the sequel to Big Buck City. The play continues to follow the journeys of the Indigenous families, the Bucks and the Fishers. The central figure in this play is Babe Fisher, although she is talked about but not seen. She has become the spokesperson and figurehead for the Toward Utopia Family, which heads up the Native nation of Canada. In this New World, eighteen Native Nations now exist with their own governments and ministries. After Babe disappears on a failed space expedition in the Crazy Horse rocket, her family, friends, and fascinated followers try to make sense of what happened. In a dystopian world, Kyotopolis explores differing ideas of communication and the ongoing struggle of First Nations peoples in Canada to find an identity.

Show Information

Book
Daniel David Moses
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Mature Audiences (M)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
2008
Genres
Dark Comedy, Fairy Tale/Fantasy
Settings
Multiple Settings, Contemporary
Time & Place
A global Indigenous village, The dream of tomorrow
Cast Size
medium
Ideal For
College/University, Diverse Cast, Regional Theatre, Mostly Female Cast, Includes Adult, Mature Adult Characters, Medium Cast

Context

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Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Mary Oh

Lead

Female

Non-singer

Clarisse Chrisjohn

Supporting

Female

Non-singer

Jack Buck

Supporting

Male

Non-singer

Barbara Buck

Supporting

Female

Non-singer

Martha Fisher

Supporting

Female

Non-singer

Boo Fisher

Supporting

Female

Non-singer

Ricky Raccoon / Tommy Hawk

Supporting

Male

Non-singer

Curly Bear

Featured

Male

Non-singer

Angel

Featured

Either Gender

Non-singer

Jo

Featured

Female

Non-singer

Songs

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A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.

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Scenes

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Key Terms

    Aboriginal

    Refers to Indigenous peoples, especially in Australia; their traditions are honored in contemporary World Theatre.

    Dystopian

    A dramatic setting depicting a repressive future society, used to explore political and philosophical themes.

    Fantasia

    A musical composition with free form and structure, often incorporating multiple themes or variations.

    First Nations

    Indigenous peoples of Canada, whose oral storytelling and ceremonial practices contribute richly to contemporary theatre.

    Indigenous

    Refers to the original peoples of a region; their performance traditions often include ritual, storytelling, and dance.

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Guide Written By:

Alexandra Appleton

Alexandra Appleton

Writer, editor and theatre researcher