Ever woken up beside a stranger? What if it was
planned that way? shameless hussy productions presents
the critically acclaimed one-woman show DISSOLVE
by Meghan Gardiner. DISSOLVE confronts the topic
of drink spiking and drug facilitated sexual assault.
DISSOLVE has been touring to universities, high schools and communities throughout North America for over a
decade. DISSOLVE stars Jessie Award winning actress,
Emmelia Gordon.
DISSOLVE follows a college girl on a night out, moving
back and forth from bedroom to bar scenes, morphing
between a flurry of 16 characters, both comedic and
compelling. Designed to provoke thought and dialogue
about sexual consent, DISSOLVE challenges us to change
our thinking and behaviour surrounding alcohol, drugs
and sexual assault.
"Anygirl’s anger translates into energy
and spot-on satire… the characters funny and
recognizable… a rewarding show." ~ Vancouver
Sun
"In 25 as an educator I have never seen a more
powerful presentation. There is a tremendous need
for this type of education in schools today." ~ Jay Prepchuk Counseling Department Head, Handsworth
Secondary, Vancouver
“We whole heartedly support the use of this
piece as a means to discuss the concept of rape culture
and taking action to end sexualized violence.“ ~ Ariana Barer, Education Outreach WAVAW Rape Crisis
Centre, Van. BC
“There’s nothing funny about drink spiking
and sexual assault, but Meghan Gardiner has brilliantly
created a highly entertaining dark comedy that plays
out like a Saturday Night Live skit." - Katie
Bennison, CTV
With a mandate of "telling provocative stories
about women to inspire the hand that rocks the cradle
to rock the world" Vancouver’s shameless
hussy productions puts HERSTORY to the forefront.
We search for and create work that provokes a deeper
understanding of women's past, present and potential
and bring it roaring onto stages across Canada and
the US. Previous productions mounted for young audiences
include our original play about women’s suffrage,
Woman Idiot Lunatic Criminal.
Show: 45 Minutes + Talkback | Study Guide Provided
