This still from video of rehearsal footage from the Wooster Group’s production of Cry, Trojans! In which the director chose to represent Shakespeare’s Trojans as Plains Indians. (Photo: YouTube/Wooster Group)
Native America Calling – Redface in the Entertainment Industry LISTEN
A burlesque performer drew protests for wearing a buckskin bikini and feather headdress. A Seattle actress takes to the stage in a cartoonish Native American costume as a way to educate people about cultural misappropriation. We’ll hear from performers who say they’re on the right side of donning what’s known as “redface”. Just what are the boundaries of Native American dress and imagery? Is it ever appropriate to wear traditional attire on stage?
Guests:
Johnnie Jae (Oto-Missouria and Choctaw) – Founding Board Member of Not Your Mascots, Managing Partner of Native Max Magazine
Randy Reinholz (Enrolled Choctaw of Oklahoma) – Professor at San Diego State University, Artistic Director of Native Voices at the Autry
