Coming in 2026!

A Premiere

The Five Lives of Gudrun O, a feminist tale from the Viking age.

At 15, Gudrun O dreamed four times about the trauma her future marriages would bring. But besides the rage, grief, and violence foretold in her dreams, a noble future seemed to be promised her–as well as the people of Iceland. But when that future arrived and showed its abhorrent side, Gudrun saw new reason to follow the ancient wisdom of her foremothers.

Based on characters and incidents in the Icelandic Laxdæla Saga, this new play takes us back to the 10th and 11th centuries, when Norse customs were being challenged by new ones based on medieval Christianity. Old customs did not surrender quickly. Nor did converts adopt new practices unfailingly. This play shows how Gudrun was caught up in this transitional time and shaped by it.

Performances are planned for September 11–13 and 18–20, 2026. Venue to be announced shortly.