Details
In the Northern Lands uses extensive physicality to tell traditional stories from Norse mythology, with strong themes of bravery, loyalty and courage. Hartzell and McDonald workshopped the script extensively to build the physicality, including aerial rope work and stage combat, into the storytelling, bringing to life the Gods of Asgard, including Odin, Thor, Loki and Freya, on and above the SCT stage. Of the development process, McDonald says, “We wanted to do justice to the epic nature of these stories, and to develop the balance between words and movement as organically as possible.”
“Myths passed from generation to generation help to form and shape our cultural mores, ethics, and moral compass. As we watch the great characters create the world in which they live, we are shown that honor, courage, justice, and fidelity are traits worth emulating. There is always much to be learned from our ancestors, from all parts of the world, and there is no better way to pass on those messages to our youth than by wrapping them in the thrill of a good old-fashioned story.” -SCT Artistic Director Linda Hartzell
Location
Charlotte Martin Theatre
Age Recommendation
For Ages 8+
Performances
This production has past.
“An action-packed colorful retelling of old legends”
Tom Keogh (Seattle Times)