Shield Maiden at WIN Awards Nanaimo was a success! Ingrid came out in full force to address a 630 seat crowd at the Nanaimo Convention Centre on February 7th. The gala was a spectacular success and was captured on film by Rogers Television.
Event organizer Blaise Hunter asked playwright/performer Melanie Teichroeb to participate and reflect warrior spirit back to the city’s collection of women leaders. In character as Ingrid Larsdottir, a 10th century Viking warrior, Melanie rallied the troops in attendance. She stayed around afterwards for photo ops and heard women reflect back how inspired they were. The men that came up to Teichroeb expressed gratitude for the inspirational message that they saw impact their female partners.
No matter what venue, size of stage, make up of audience, the message of Melanie Teichroeb’s solo show, Shield Maiden, lands loudly and proudly. Women are fighters. Women must continue to fight for equity, visibility and for the rights of marginalized people. Also, Ingrid honoured where we all are on our estrogen journey. It was a powerful moment.
Shield Maiden at WIN Awards Nanaimo
