Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre-Media Centre
“Out here, freaking out can get you killed. You just need to have faith. And besides, this fire is sacred. It’ll keep us safe” – George 

Set in modern times but steeped in a dark and haunting past, this atmospheric ghost story explores the shadows of Indigenous life and lore with a hint of humour.

Amid the mysteries of the vast wilderness of northern Manitoba, three young men wrestle with the loss of their friend by reclaiming the cultural practice of lighting a sacred fire. When they realize they’ve forgotten the flashlight and their phones have died, legends and memories are all they have to guide them through the night. Created in the Pimootayowin Creators Circle, this world premiere will draw you in while making no promises of letting you go. 


Sacred Fire by Rhonda Apetagon

Accessibility initiatives: Live Audio Description on Tue Mar 24 at 7:30pm

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Cast & Crew

Production
Rhonda Apetagon photo
Rhonda Apetagon

Rhonda Apetagon
Rhonda Apetagon photo

Rhonda Apetagon

Jimmy Blais photo
Jimmy Blais

Jimmy Blais
Jimmy Blais photo

Jimmy Blais

Adam Parboosingh photo
Adam Parboosingh

Adam Parboosingh
Adam Parboosingh photo

Adam Parboosingh

Amy McPherson photo
Amy McPherson

Amy McPherson
Amy McPherson photo

Amy McPherson

Kahentanó:ron Brianna Montour photo
Kahentanó:ron Brianna Montour

Kahentanó:ron Brianna Montour
Kahentanó:ron Brianna Montour photo

Kahentanó:ron Brianna Montour

Jason Burnstick photo
Jason Burnstick

Jason Burnstick
Jason Burnstick photo

Jason Burnstick

Jhaik Windy Hair photo
Jhaik Windy Hair

Jhaik Windy Hair
Jhaik Windy Hair photo

Jhaik Windy Hair

Julia Ross photo
Julia Ross

Julia Ross
Julia Ross photo

Julia Ross

Key Caguioa photo
Key Caguioa

Key Caguioa
Key Caguioa photo

Key Caguioa

Samantha Desiree photo
Samantha Desiree

Samantha Desiree
Samantha Desiree photo

Samantha Desiree

Carolin Schroeder photo
Carolin Schroeder

Carolin Schroeder
Carolin Schroeder photo

Carolin Schroeder

Cast
Daniel Knight photo
Daniel Knight

Daniel Knight
Daniel Knight photo

Daniel Knight

Ron Pederson photo
Ron Pederson

Ron Pederson
Ron Pederson photo

Ron Pederson

James Dallas Smith photo
James Dallas Smith

James Dallas Smith
James Dallas Smith photo

James Dallas Smith

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Production ID: 35994
Start Date: 3/11/2026 9:23:16 AM
End Date: 3/28/2026 9:23:36 AM
Title: In the Shadow Beyond the Pines
Playwright: By Rhonda Apetagon
Billing: Directed by Jimmy Blais
Warnings:
Synopsis: “Out here, freaking out can get you killed. You just need to have faith. And besides, this fire is sacred. It’ll keep us safe” – George 

Set in modern times but steeped in a dark and haunting past, this atmospheric ghost story explores the shadows of Indigenous life and lore with a hint of humour.

Amid the mysteries of the vast wilderness of northern Manitoba, three young men wrestle with the loss of their friend by reclaiming the cultural practice of lighting a sacred fire. When they realize they’ve forgotten the flashlight and their phones have died, legends and memories are all they have to guide them through the night. Created in the Pimootayowin Creators Circle, this world premiere will draw you in while making no promises of letting you go. 
Facility: Tom Hendry Warehouse
Alternate URL: https://royalmtc.ca/Current-Plays/In-the-Shadow-Beyond-the-Pines.aspx
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Display Rotator From: 2/9/2026 9:00:00 AM
Display Rotator To: 3/28/2026 11:59:00 PM
 

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