Nicole Beutler Projects & Rematriation - Room in our house

The encounter

Two men meet on stage. Their bodies reflect their strength and connection to the present. Yet each carries the complex history of colonization with them. One is a child of survivors, the other an heir to oppressors. Two worlds collide. Is peace between them possible?

A new perspective on peace

_ROOM IN OUR HOUSE_ offers an innovative story in these challenging times. Inspired by the age-old peace treaty between the Dutch and the Haudenosaunee, the team from Nicole Beutler Projects delves into the community in North America. There, they discover a world of democracy, equality, and gentleness.

Collaboration and responsibility

Under the direction of inspiring speaker Michelle Schenandoah (Oneida/Haudenosaunee) and choreographer Nicole Beutler, with texts by Ty Defoe, _ROOM IN OUR HOUSE_ invites you. You explore your own role and responsibility in creating peace. It shows that peace is not a given, but requires continuous effort.

Dance, music, and text

Four hundred years ago, Dutch ships sailed up the Hudson River and met the Haudenosaunee. This led to the _Two Row Wampum_: two parallel lines that each sail their own course, without domination. _ROOM IN OUR HOUSE_ brings this history to life in a performance where dance, music, and text come together.

Future stories and connection

After the climate trilogy, Nicole Beutler Projects is focusing on new visions for the future. They create political-poetic performances that strive for an inclusive society and call attention to social justice. This production is the first chapter of _CLOSE ENCOUNTER / Future Stories_, a series about encounters and shared futures.