Runs: Nov 7 – Nov 23, 2025

Written by: Theresa May & Marta Lu Clifford

illioo Native Theatre in partnership with Very Little Theatre presents….

BlueJay’s Canoe, by Theresa May and Marta Lu Clifford (Chinook, Cree, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde) 

BlueJay’s Canoe is a story of two contemporary Indigenous families. A story of healing, filled with humor, this is a play about the power of stories in everyday life, or as the play says, “sometimes stories save your life.”

Nine performances only! Limited seating.
Advanced purchase recommended.
Nov. 7, 8, 9,14,15,16, 21, 22, 23.
Friday/Saturday 7:30 pm; Sunday 2 pm. 
Box office/lobby opens half-hour before the show. 
The performance is two hours with 10 min. intermission.

BlueJay’s Canoe was developed with the support of Oregon Community Foundation, UO’s Environment Initiative, Environmental Futures, and Indigenous Studies; Minority Voices Theatre, Very Little Theatre, the Forrest-Homes Family Foundation, McKenzie River Trust, and many individuals.

BlueJay’s Canoe artists and special guests will host a Talk Back after the matinee performance on Sunday, November 16th. Come join the discussion! Refreshments will be served.

All shows are currently sold out. Standby tickets may be available at the VLT Box Office on the day of the performance before curtain. First-come first-served.

Please be aware that there will be absolutely no late seating for any of the performances!