Anvil Theatre Presents
Shield Maiden
Written and Performed by Melanie Teichroeb
December 16 at 7:30pm
Tickets on Sale Now at ticketsnw.ca
(New Westminster, B.C.) – Funny. Sexy. Fierce. Unapologetic! Anvil Theatre is thrilled to present Shield Maiden on Saturday, December 16 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. This presentation will be performed alongside an ASL interpreter.
Imagine a 10th century Viking TED Talk on what it means to be a Viking warrior woman. As Garrison Commander Ingrid Larsdottir comedically endeavours to engage new recruits, she inadvertently reveals her own tragic and violent personal history. Watching her struggle with her trauma is unsettling. Witnessing her tap into her inner strength is inspiring. Ingrid’s clarion call for equality and new recruits prevails! She empowers women to reclaim the warrior archetype in our modern world.
Written and performed by Melanie Teichroeb, this modern feminist story uses a character from the past to expose the reality that not enough has changed in the treatment of women since the time of Vikings…one thousand years ago. Shield Maiden challenges untruths about women and gendered expectations, and is based on a historical character who history hellishly gaslighted.
Tickets range in price from $36.50 to $46.50 and are available online at www.ticketsnw.ca or by phone at 604.521.5050.
Credits for Shield Maiden:
- Written, Directed, & Performed by: Melanie Teichroeb
- First Production Director: Nicolle Nattrass
- Lighting Designer: Hilary Britton-Foster
- Introduction Voice Over: Dave Pettit
- Additional Voice Over: Paul Tedeschini
- Music Editor & Set Construction: Dave Teichroeb
- Costume Construction: Dianna Bonder
- Videography & Film Editing: Jules Molloy
- Film Editing: Sean Danby
- Videography: Mitch Anderson & Dave Teichroeb
- ASL Interpretation: Katt Campbell
“A sinfully delicious, in-your-face, badass comedy about empowerment, reclaimed narratives, and carnal appetites.”
– David Warburton, Executive Director, Port Theatre
“The show is smart, funny, bold, and thought provoking. Melanie’s performance was fierce and unflinching – a pure delight.”
– Christina J. Moore, Producer, FronteraFest
“Shield Maiden sparks conversations about gender equality, feminine empowerment, and the #metoo movement – with a flamethrower!”
– Mitch Miyagawa, Producer, Cultivate Festival
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