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“Menard is one of the most charismatic, engaging artists. She will make you smile, laugh, cry and feel loved.” – London Free Press

Métis singer-songwriter Andrea Menard's feast for the senses blends master storytelling with the beauty of Métis culture through music, dance and visual art.

Derived from the Michif word for “leftovers stew” or “big pot”, Rubaboo blends diverse cultural influences and invites us to reflect on the ongoing journey of cultural preservation and pride. Featuring the sounds of drums and guitar, this grand musical feast includes songs of reconciliation, unity, love and resilience.

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Warnings: 
Mature content, occasional crude language. Details under 'Your Visit'.

 

Running time: 
Approx. 90 mins (no intermission)


Accessibility initiatives: ASL-interpreted performance on Sun May 10 at 2pm; Relaxed Performance on Fri May 15 at 7:30pm

Opening Night sponsor:



 

Moon Dancers by Leah Marie Dorian

Cast & Crew

Production
Andrea Menard photo
Andrea Menard

Creator

Creator Andrea Menard
Andrea Menard photo

Andrea Menard

Robert Walsh photo
Robert Walsh

Music Director

Music Director Robert Walsh
Robert Walsh photo

Robert Walsh

Alanis King photo
Alanis King

Director

Director Alanis King
Alanis King photo

Alanis King

Cimmeron Meyer photo
Cimmeron Meyer

Set Designer

Set Designer Cimmeron Meyer
Cimmeron Meyer photo

Cimmeron Meyer

Samantha McCue photo
Samantha McCue

Costume Designer

Costume Designer Samantha McCue
Samantha McCue photo

Samantha McCue

Emilie Trimbee photo
Emilie Trimbee

Lighting Designer

Lighting Designer Emilie Trimbee
Emilie Trimbee photo

Emilie Trimbee

Mary Jane Coomber photo
Mary Jane Coomber

Sound Designer

Sound Designer Mary Jane Coomber
Mary Jane Coomber photo

Mary Jane Coomber

Katie Schmidt photo
Katie Schmidt

Stage Manager

Stage Manager Katie Schmidt
Katie Schmidt photo

Katie Schmidt

Tia Morann photo
Tia Morann

Assistant Stage Manager

Assistant Stage Manager Tia Morann
Tia Morann photo

Tia Morann

Summer Bressette photo
Summer Bressette

Indigenous Cultural Consultant

Indigenous Cultural Consultant Summer Bressette

Summer Bressette

Cast
Nathen Aswell photo
Nathen Aswell

Performer

Performer Nathen Aswell
Nathen Aswell photo

Nathen Aswell

Andrea Menard photo
Andrea Menard

Performer

Performer Andrea Menard
Andrea Menard photo

Andrea Menard

Karen Shepherd photo
Karen Shepherd

Performer

Performer Karen Shepherd
Karen Shepherd photo

Karen Shepherd

Robert Walsh photo
Robert Walsh

Performer

Performer Robert Walsh
Robert Walsh photo

Robert Walsh

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Production ID: 35885
Start Date: 4/29/2026 10:09:38 AM
End Date: 5/23/2026 10:09:51 AM
Title: Rubaboo - A Métis Cabaret
Playwright: By Andrea Menard 
Music by Andrea Menard & Robert Walsh 
Billing:
Directed by Alanis King
In partnership with Persephone Theatre
Warnings: Mature content, occasional crude language. Details under 'Your Visit'.
Synopsis: “Menard is one of the most charismatic, engaging artists. She will make you smile, laugh, cry and feel loved.” – London Free Press

Métis singer-songwriter Andrea Menard's feast for the senses blends master storytelling with the beauty of Métis culture through music, dance and visual art.

Derived from the Michif word for “leftovers stew” or “big pot”, Rubaboo blends diverse cultural influences and invites us to reflect on the ongoing journey of cultural preservation and pride. Featuring the sounds of drums and guitar, this grand musical feast includes songs of reconciliation, unity, love and resilience.

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Facility: John Hirsch Mainstage
Alternate URL: https://royalmtc.ca/Current-Plays/Rubaboo-A-Metis-Cabaret.aspx
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Display Rotator From: 3/21/2026 5:02:00 PM
Display Rotator To: 5/23/2026 11:59:00 PM
 

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