H2O Manifesto on the stage in Yreka on May 8th

H20 Manifesto takes to the stage for another season, with a show at the Yreka Community Theater set for May 8th. Director, choreographer and dancer, Krista Miller brings the story of water issues of the West to the theater, telling the story of a family faced with the option of selling the family farm’s water rights to a water bottling plant. The production incorporates dance, music, art and theater, and always includes a discussion period after the performance. The play is co-written by Jason Gigliotti, and is said to be based on the story of a local, Shasta Valley family. It includes a musical score by GRAMMY nominee Gentle Thunder with additional composition by David Schanaker.

The show starts a 7:30pm at the Yreka Community Theater, located at 810 N. Oregon Street (near the high school). Tickets are $15 for adults, and can be purchased by calling 530.859.1309 or visiting Nature’s Kitchen, the Yreka Chamber of Commerce or at Village Books in Mt. Shasta.

H2O Manifesto opens in Mt. Shasta Oct 16th

H2O Manifesto opens Oct. 16th, bringing to the stage a unique view of the issues surrounding water, its uses in water bottling facilities, and its effects on people and the environment. Krista Miller, renowned dancer and founder of the Mt. Shasta City Dance Theater, conceived the story that is communicated through drama, dance, music and lighting.  Miller’s story explores the challenges face by a farming family when they are offered big money to sell their water rights for bottling.

“Miller and company, along with a talented group of actors and musicians have created a  balanced view of the subject. Although the spirit, sacredness and importance of water is praised through music and dance, the production is not an anti-bottling rant,” said Paul Boerger in the Mt. Shasta Herald this week. “Indeed, there is a compromise offered at the end that will surprise you. H2O Manifesto is an entertaining, original and balanced look at complex water issues that is definitely worth the price of a ticket.”

Following each performance, there will be a public forum with discussions on the issues led by professor of water resources law and policy Greg Weber.
H2O Manifesto runs at the Sisson Museum (1 N. Old Stage Rd) October 16-19th and 23-25th at 7:30 p.m., and the 19th and 26th at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Village Books (advanced purchase is recommended). A Gala fundraiser and cast party will follow the matinee on the 26th; tickets for the gala are $30-$50. Visit www.siskiyouartscouncil.org/h2o, or call 530-859-1309 for more information.