KITSHI-MANIDO: THE PEACE PIPE PAGEANT
nIsaac FrazeeÕs
tribute to the American Indian, based on years of
study. Faithful to the spiritual beliefs of the
Indian. ÒKitshi-ManidoÓ means ÒGreat SpiritÓ.
nIdea for an Indian pageant given to him by his friend, opera singer Ellen Beach Yaw.
nPerformed in 1915 and 1916 on the Frazee ranch. Later performed in Laguna Beach
nIsaac wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the play. Also starred his children and neighbors.
nUsed natural materials from the area--mineral dyes, plant fibers for costumes, wigs, etc.
nMusic by Isaac Frazee, arranged by William Bower, and performed by members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra.
nOver 1,500 attended the first performance; more the second night.
nNo admission was charged. It was intended to be IsaacÕs Ògift to humanity.Ó
nIdea for an Indian pageant given to him by his friend, opera singer Ellen Beach Yaw.
nPerformed in 1915 and 1916 on the Frazee ranch. Later performed in Laguna Beach
nIsaac wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the play. Also starred his children and neighbors.
nUsed natural materials from the area--mineral dyes, plant fibers for costumes, wigs, etc.
nMusic by Isaac Frazee, arranged by William Bower, and performed by members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra.
nOver 1,500 attended the first performance; more the second night.
nNo admission was charged. It was intended to be IsaacÕs Ògift to humanity.Ó
IsaacÕs son Jenks and daughter Helen play leading roles.