Onstage company
Documented collaborators
Inner Elder is a groundbreaking solo performance by Michelle Thrush that blends Bouffon-inspired Indigenous clowning with intimate personal storytelling. Accompanied by musical textures crafted by composer Sandy Scofield, this production weaves humor, resilience, and cultural memory into a compelling theatrical experience. Since its development in 2017 and premiere at the 2018 High Performance Rodeo in Calgary, Inner Elder has grown as a landmark piece through collaborations with Nightwood Theatre and Native Earth Performing Arts.