WRITTEN & PERFORMED BY
MELANIE TEICHROEB
SHIELD MAIDEN
February 18 - 22, 2025
ABOUT THE SHOW
Travel back in time and join the rowdy crowd at a 10th century Viking TedTalk. Ingrid Larsdöttir, bad ass warrior, offers simple how-to’s and practical advice to help you embrace YOUR inner warrior and live your life like a true Shield Maiden!
As Viking Garrison Commander Ingrid Larsdottir comedically endeavours to engage new recruits, she inadvertently reveals her own tragic and violent personal history. Watching this warrior struggle with her trauma is unsettling. Witnessing her tap into her inner strength is inspiring. Ingrid’s clarion call for equality and new recruits wins! She empowers women to reclaim the warrior archetype in a substantive way.
Shield Maiden was written by Melanie Teichroeb who was inspired by the #MeToo Movement. Her live performance reflects the rage, humour, resiliency of women. The redheaded Viking addresses sexism, gender bias, sexual freedom, and trauma. Teichroeb draws on her own inner warrior to play this character.
Please note, there will be a post-show talkback immediately following the performance.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Melanie Teichroeb is a playwright, performer and disrupter.
Teichroeb sees her writing and performance art as a way to connect deeply with people through shared emotions and experiences. Feminism and innate curiosity are cemented in her process.
Melanie is mother to a fierce daughter, and partner with a man who does a darned good of keeping up. She lives on a small Gulf Island off the west coast of Canada.
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