The Undeniable Accusations of Red Cadmium Light

Nazhi Nigig runs an art gallery on the Otter Lake First Nation. She is famous for spotting counterfeits of the work of Norval Morrisseau and other renowned Indigenous artists, using special techniques - such as noticing the use of Red Cadmium Light, a paint colour that can give away a forgery. Her daughter Beverly is a successful Indigenous educator, up for a big promotion. When a reporter begins to dig into the world of counterfeit Indigenous art, a discovery is made that risks jeopardizing both women’s careers, and their relationship, forever.

World Premiere

"(Drew Hayden Taylor has) a deft touch for mixing comedy and commentary in an entertaining all-Canadian form of social satire." - Vancouver Sun

Ann Says:"I read Drew’s play and immediately called my trusted colleague Tracey Nepinak about directing it. When I revealed the stunning plot twist, she gasped out loud. Set in the world of Indigenous art, this play is ultimately a powerful story of the ties between a mother and daughter, punctuated by Drew’s trademark humour."