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How to Defend Yourself by Liliana Padilla

Nov 12, 2026 @ 07:00 pm - Nov 28, 2026 @ 09:00 pm

“I wish girls fought more. Like beat the shit out of each other for fun. I wish that was like a socially acceptable thing to do. Fight club, you know? If it was me and you, I think I’d win.”

Seven college students gather for a DIY self-defence workshop after a sorority sister is assaulted at a neighbouring frat. They practice using their bodies as weapons. They learn to fend off attackers. They learn “not to be a victim.” Self-defence becomes a channel for their rage, anxiety, confusion, trauma and desire—lots of desire.

WINNER – YALE DRAMA SERIES PRIZE

Director/Set, Props & Costume Designer: Emily Anne Corcoran
Stage Manager: Kayleigh Mundy
Lighting Designer: Lilian Adom
Sound Designer/Production Manager: Erik Richards
Fight/Intimacy Director: Cara Rebecca
Mojdeh: Parastoo Amanzadeh
Diana: Paula Goldie
Brandi: Kaeley Jade Wiebe
Kara: Donnon Root
Nikki: Sasha Khan
Eggo: Samel Sunil
Andy: Anthony Goncharov

Event Details

Start:
November 12 @ 7:00 pm
End:
November 28 @ 9:00 pm

Individual Dates & Times*:

*Event durations (if noted) are approximate. Please check with the presenting organization or venue to confirm start times and duration.

  • Nov 12, 2026 at 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm (Thu)
  • Nov 13, 2026 at 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm (Fri)
  • Nov 14, 2026 at 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm (Sat)
  • Nov 15, 2026 at 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm (Sun)
  • Nov 17, 2026 at 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm (Tue)
  • Nov 18, 2026 at 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm (Wed)
  • Nov 19, 2026 at 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm (Thu)
  • Nov 20, 2026 at 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm (Fri)
  • Nov 21, 2026 at 01:30 pm - 03:30 pm (Sat)
  • Nov 21, 2026 at 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm (Sat)
  • Nov 22, 2026 at 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm (Sun)
  • Nov 24, 2026 at 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm (Tue)
  • Nov 25, 2026 at 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm (Wed)
  • Nov 26, 2026 at 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm (Thu)
  • Nov 27, 2026 at 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm (Fri)
  • Nov 28, 2026 at 01:30 pm - 03:30 pm (Sat)
  • Nov 28, 2026 at 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm (Sat)
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