The Loon Story - An Alaska Native Tanaina Tale

“The Loon Story“ is a tale from the Dena’ina people passed down in the oral tradition of native Alaskan, Teresa Lowrey. This and many other legend stories were compiled into the book, “Tanaina Tales from Alaska“ by Bill Vaudrin. This play comes to us from this wonderful collection. CAST The Blind Man - Xue Feng Xiong The Old Woman - Tayler Buckingham and Maishoua Xiong The Son - A.J. Yambao The Loon - Isaac Holi Narrators - Renei Dizon, Dianna Lo, and Ian Martinez-Rodriguez Villagers - Tayler Buckingham, Melissa Her, Amanda Xiong, Mohamed Hassan, Kailey Nashoanak, Maishoua Xiong, Jasmine Water - Dianna Lo, Keng Xiong Coordinator - Judy L Shero Cultural Artist/Producer - Sagasacey/Teresa Lois Lowrey Drama Teacher - Candace Rysdyk Music used with permission by David Maracle from the album Spirit Flutes “A New Day“ “Sacred Ground“ Nature Sounds used with permission by Mood Entertainment Solitudes volume 12 - Listen to the Loons by Dan Gibson Costumes provided by Anchorage School district Indian Education Program title VII Story from “Tanaina Tales from Alaska“ by Bill Vaudrin Used with permission from the Oklahoma University Press Artwork/Mask Design - Teresa Lois Lowrey Artwork/Mask Creations - by students Videography by ASD-TV - Stephen Kennedy Edited by Jose Tenorio and Stephen Kennedy Technical Assistants - Mr. Feser, Jason Jno-Lewis, Albert Gray Special Thanks to: Kimberly Maracle Teresa Lowrey - Cultural Artist and Producer Candice Rysdyk - Drama Club teacher and Director Albert Gray, Jason Jno-Lewis, Mr. Feser - Technical Assistants Stephen Kennedy - ASDTV Videographer/Editor 21st CCLC Drama Club - The Players ©2012 Anchorage School District