Seattle Rep Director of Arts Engagement Nabra Nelson said, “The selection committee was very excited by each of the different elements of D.A.’s proposal for the season, including community engagement aspects, professional development, and inspired art-making. His writing is brilliant, and the fact that he is planning on engaging a group of other storytellers is very exciting. Seattle Rep can enthusiastically support this project with the various resources that we provide through the Native Artist-in-Residence program, and we are excited by the fact that D.A.’s goals align so well with the intended goals of the program.”