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DISSOLVE
by Meghan Gardiner
shameless hussy productions
CBC Studio 700, 700 Hamilton St.
May 20-24
$15/$10 at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/345808
http://www.shamelesshussy.com

DISSOLVE
by Meghan Gardiner, director Renée Iaci
shameless hussy productions
May 20 – 24, 2013 at CBC Studio 700
* Talkbacks follow each performance

1 woman, 14 characters & 45 minutes that could change a life

Ever woken up beside a stranger? What if it was planned that way? shameless hussy presents the acclaimed one-woman, 14 character, theatrical tour de force DISSOLVEby Meghan Gardiner. At turns hilarious and heartbreaking, DISSOLVE confronts the topic of drink spiking and drug facilitated sexual assault. Responding to interest from schools and educators, this playhas already been touring to colleges, universities and high schools throughout North America for a decade. DISSOLVE stars Jessie Richardson award winning actress Emmelia Gordon.

The play follows a young girl on a night out and the people she encounters, with the actress morphing fluidly between a flurry of 14 characters, both comedic and compelling. Designed to provoke thought and dialogue about sexual consent, DISSOLVE challenges us to change our beliefs and behaviour surrounding alcohol, drugs and sexual assault. DISSOLVE proposes to transform potential bystanders into ‘upstanders.

"spot-on satire… the characters funny and recognizable … a rewarding show." Vancouver Sun

"In 25 years as an educator I've never seen a more powerful presentation. There’s a tremendous need for this in schools today." - Jay Prepchuk, Counseling Head, Handsworth Secondary

Director Renee Iaci leads the creative team including our Artistic Associates Lana Krause (Costume Design), and Stephen Bulat (Sound Design), with Matthew Norman (Scenography), Stephen Heatley (Directorial Mentor), and Yeon Kyeom Kim (Stage Manager). With a mandate of "telling provocative stories about women to inspire the hand that rocks the cradle to rock the world," shameless hussy puts herstory to the forefront. We bring work that provokes a deeper understanding of women's past, present and potential, onto stages across Canada and the US. www.shamelesshussy.com 

DISSOLVE is available for booking on tour, it's a wake-up call that you need to consider bringing to your school or theatre. DISSOLVE is an opportunity to open an informed discussion about sexual consent with the young adults in your life. The play is highly entertaining for both adult and young adult audiences. It is especially relevant for youth of an age to enjoy the freedom and independence that comes with socializing with friends and classmates.

Show: 45 minutes + talk back. Study guide available.

 

DISSOLVE May 20 – 24, 2013 at CBC STUDIO 700, 700 Hamilton, Vancouver, BC

Preview 2 for1 Mon. May 20 @ 8pm, Tue. May 21 @ 10am & 1pm, Wed. May 22 - Fri. May 24 @ 1pm & 8pm | Tickets: $15 Adult, $10 Student, Student Group Discount 20+, Buy The House, seats 150: Schools  $675, Other $1,900 | Book: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/345808 | Student Group Rates & Tour Bookings Ph: 604.805.4775.

More: http://www.shamelesshussy.com