Sheathed
by maggie lee, directed by Amy Poisson
macha theatre works 2018-2019 season
In the aftermath of a devastating war between clans, two swordswomen try to find their way forward in this strange new world of peace: one trying to escape her bitter past, and the other driven by an inherited thirst for revenge. When your very existence is defined by your blade, how can you keep the violence within yourself sheathed? A tale of an unlikely friendship about the bonds of honor and the terrible price of forgiveness.
Cast: Ayo Tushinde, Sunam Ellis, Natalie Berg, Fune Tautala, Maile Wong, Dylan Smith, Isis King, Leanna Keith (Musician).
Production Team: Amy Poisson (Director), Anna Ly (Assistant Director), Leanna Keith (Composer/Music Director), Alyza DelPan-Monley (Movement Director), May Nguyn Lee (Fight Director), Parmida Ziaei (Set and Props Design), Jocelyne Fowler (Costume Design), Johanna Melamed (Sound Design), Ahren Buhmann (Lighting Design), Dan Rector (Dramaturg), Alison Kozar (Stage Manager), Kirk Vande Brake (Stage Manager).
Produced in association with Theatre Off Jackson.
Photos by Joe Iano Photography and Laura Dux Photography.
Reviews:
“‘Sheathed’ portrays complex and deadly women characters” 3-7-2019, International Examiner
“‘Sheathed’ is proof that Magge Lee is a superstar playwright” 3-16-2019, Seattle Gay Scene
“Them’s Fighting Words: Macha Theatre Works’ ‘Sheathed’” 3-25-2019, The Hanslick Girls
“Lee’s plotting is smart and original and she has a great gift for crafting crackling sharp dialogue for all her characters”
Awards:
Winner - TPS Gregory Award for Outstanding New Play, 2019
Nominated - TPS Gregory Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play (Sunam Ellis), 2019
