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ROOM IN OUR HOUSE

Nicole Beutler Projects | Rematriation
Fri 6 Nov Multiple times
Fri 6 Nov 2026

Two men meet. In their bodies lies their strength. Both dancers live in the here and now. Yet, they are connected by a complex colonial history. One is the child of survivors, the other the heir of oppressors. Two worlds that clash. Is peace possible?

ROOM IN OUR HOUSE brings a groundbreaking countervoice in this time of crises. Inspired by the centuries-old peace treaty between the Dutch and the Haudenosaunee, the NBP team immersed themselves in their community in the United States. A world of democracy, equality, and gentleness.

Directed by inspirational speaker Michelle Schenandoah (Oneida/Haudenosaunee) and choreographer/theater director Nicole Beutler (Dutch-German), with texts by Indigenous writer and activist Ty Defoe (Oneida/Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe), ROOM IN OUR HOUSE invites the audience to explore each individual's responsibility in peacemaking.

Equal collaboratrion with Indigenous voices

For this production, Beutler sought a collaboration with Michelle Schenandoah, founder of Rematriation - an organization invested in uplifting Indigenous women’s voices.

Want to know more about the Haudenosaunee? The creators made a page that tells you more about the Haudenausonee, their culture, the colonial history, and the centuries-old relationship with the Netherlands.

About the Haudenosaunee

Good to know

  • The performance contains English spoken text.

Accessibility

On 6th of November you're able to use the LiveText smart glasses at theatre at Spui. These smart glasses allow you to read live subtitles (in a language of choice) of the performance while watching the actors on stage.


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In the media

THEATERKRANT
"Twe two dancers meet again, and from an outstretched hand that results in a handshake, a duet unfolds inwhich reciprocity forms the centre, and the perfect balance is always found together."

DE VOLKSKRANT
"After an extensive welcome ritual, a tentative, friendly duet develops, with an outstretched hand."

"The respectful ritual clearly shows how the creators draw hope from this oral peace treaty, which has never been violated."

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About Nicole Beutler Projects

Nicole Beutler is an internationally acclaimed choreographer and artistic director known for her interdisciplinary works at the intersection of performance, dance, visual arts and music theatre. For ROOM IN OUR HOUSE, Beutler sought collaboration with Michelle Schenandoah (Oneida/Haudenosaunee), Indigenous inspirational speaker and founder of Rematriation. This nonprofit organization is dedicated to uplifting Indigenous women’s voices and raising consciousness towards living in balance with Mother Earth.

Nicole Beutler’s projects are driven by the desire for a potentially better society. All of Beutler’s activities are an invitation to connect and to reflect critically on the human existence.  For years, her work has highlighted the connection to the climate crisis. Indigenous knowledge and climate justice form the next step in search of a shared future, that is always rooted in the body.

ROOM IN OUR HOUSE LiveText glasses

ROOM IN OUR HOUSE is accessible with LiveText glasses on the 6th of November. The glasses provide real-time captions during the performance and can be used as an accessibility aid for people who are hard of hearing, deaf, or non-native speakers.

Credits

Concept & direction Michelle Schenandoah (Oneida/Haudenosaunee), Nicole Beutler (NL/DE) | Choreography Nicole Beutler in collaboration with the cast | Dancers Montana Summers (Oneida), Rob Polmann (NL/DE) | Storyteller Montana Adams (Mohawk) | Text Ty Defoe (Oneida/Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe), Michelle Schenandoah | Music Gary Shepherd (NL/UK, composition), Ty Defoe (drums + flute), Adah Schenandoah (Oneida, vocals + drums) | Costumes Tisha Thompson (Mohawk), Jessica Helbach (NL) | Set design Jessica Helbach (NL) with Tim Vermeulen (NL) | Dramaturgy Justa ter Haar (NL), Igor Dobričić (SRB) | Cultural consultants Neal Powless (Onondaga), Diane Schenandoah (Oneida) | Lighting design Tim Vermeulen (NL) | Sound design Maurits Thiel (NL) | Produced by Nicole Beutler Projects (NL) in collaboration with Rematriation (USA) | Support USA Syracuse Stage, The Treman Center | Support NL Performing Arts Fund NL, Amsterdam Fund for the Arts, Fonds 21, Ammodo Art, Netherland-America Foundation

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