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Swander Woman Productions announces the release of their latest drama Squatters on Red Earth, now on video. The play, filmed before a live audience at the Country Farm near Iowa City, is available for download on Mary Swander’s website. The links to both the trailer and the video are provided below.
Squatters on Red Earth, is a play written by Mary Swander under the guidance of members of the Meskwaki Settlement, and supported by grants from Anon Was a Woman Environmental Art Award (The New York Foundation for the Arts) and The State Historical Society of Iowa, Inc. It is a one-man show starring Rip Russell, directed by Brant Bollman. The drama explores the issue of the white settler land grab from the Native Americans. The core story revolves around a peaceful encounter between the Meskwakis and the Inspirationists, a German Utopian group, all the while the colonialists were forcing the Natives from their land.
Listen to Episode #60 of The Buggy Land Podcast.
Mary Swander’s Buggy Land: Season #3, Episode #60
Host Mary Swander takes a spin around Freemartin Town and reads the notes Paul, the Egg Man, has put into his cartons. Swander interviews Aidan Yoder, a Mennonite student and peace activist, home from his 11-day march for Gaza. Swander reads about sacrifice and service from Plain Interests, then concludes with her own monologue Bring Back the Bluebirds. Music: Cluck Old Hen and Motherless Child.
Listen with the link below, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Mary Swander’s Buggy Land is pleased to be part of the Iowa Writers Collaborative. Read and support our work on the Sunday Round-Up:
I just finished watching--and listening! I am in awe of all the story and stories you tell in less than an hour--and how deep they go, not only into the mind but into the body. My heart is literally aching--and also awed. Thank you for your vision and your craft. Thank you to all the people who worked with you to create and bring forth Squatters of Red Earth.
Thank you! Can't wait to watch!