Nicole Beutler Projects: ROOM IN OUR HOUSE

Lees in het Nederlands

A danced manifesto for peace in cocreation with Indigenous artists from North America.

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, ROOM IN OUR HOUSE invites the audience to explore each individual’s responsibility in peacemaking.

CLOSE ENCOUNTER / FUTURE STORIES
After completing the climate trilogy with the dance opera NOW WE ARE EARTH, Nicole Beutler Projects focuses on new perspectives on the future of humanity on Earth. Here, political-poetic performances are created that strive for an inclusive society and bring attention to social justice and Indigenous knowledge. For this production, Beutler sought a collaboration with Michelle Schenandoah, founder of Rematriation – an organization invested in uplifting Indigenous women’s voices.

ROOM IN OUR HOUSE contains English spoken text. The outdoor version will premiere at Oerol 2026, and the theater version will premiere during Julidans.