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TURTLE ISLAND & MUSCRAT
by
Opalanietet

August 30, 2025

August 30, 2025

6:30 pm

Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan​​

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A Lenape Creation Story by Opalanietet (NANTICOKE LENNI-LENAPE)

A Lenape Creation Story of Turtle Island, a theatrical piece conceived by Eagle Project. Written & performed by Opalanietet. Music composed by Danielle Jagelski / directed by Ash Marinaccio. The Lenape Theatre Collective EAGLE PROJECT performs a musical and immersive retelling of a Lenape creation story of Turtle Island in Inwood Hill Park at the Hudson River--where the landscape has not changed for hundreds of years. EAGLE PROJECT will offer a blessing while acknowledging and celebrating the island of Mannahatta. Conceived by Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape theatre artist, Opalanietet, A LENAPE CREATION STORY features text that is centuries old along with new music by Oneida Nation and Ojibwe composer, Danielle Jagelski of Renegade Opera/Simmer Arts. Bring a blanket, food and beverage and be with community. Free and open to the public.

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