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In the fall of 2000,

Burning Passions Theatre

presented the world premiere of a new musical theatre work

Fireweeds: Women of the Yukon

By Cathy Elliott

Directed by Laurel Smith

Musical Director Noreen Waibel

Set and Costume Design by Andjelija Djuric

Lighting Design by Jenn Stephenson

Production Stage Manager Karen O'Brien

Starring

Julain Molnar

Jill Hayman

Ann Bisch

Berkeley Street Theatre Upstairs, 26 Berkeley Street Upstairs, Toronto

September 14 to October 7, 2000

For production shots of "Fireweeds" and archival photos of the Yukon, click here.

Fireweeds:  Women of the Yukon is a collection of stories celebrating women's pioneer spirit during the Klondike Gold Rush, and the continuing spirit of the women of the Yukon today.


Glowing Reviews for

Fireweeds:  Women of the Yukon

"It's an ass-kicking, tear-jerkin', history-tellin' satisfying musical" - eye weekly

"Fireweeds a site worth mining" - Toronto Sun

"Tells the untold tales of the women who shaped the North and with the help of this musical, their stories will no longer comprise the history forgotten." - The Varsity

"...warm and engaging" - NOW magazine

"Fun...intriguing...touching" - The Globe and Mail

For production shots of "Fireweeds" and archival photos of the Yukon, click here.

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