Maternal Instincts Projects: Exploring Unique Perspectives on Motherhood
Produced & Directed By Holly Rutherford
Thurs, May.13 through Sat., May 15, 2010 @8:00pm
The
2nd Annual Maternal Instincts Project is an ongoing play-project produced
and directed by Holly Rutherford. The performance is based on the
stories and memoirs of women and mothers with varying cultural backgrounds,
who have vastly differing experiences, and who are in different stages
of life. The play features the stories of motherless mothers, surrogate
mothers, mothers of children with disabilities, moms of multiples,
and more.
Cast members for this year's 2010 performance include Holly Rutherford, Kara White, Adriane Deveney, and guest artist, Josie Mixon.
Photo: Holly Rutherford as "Wonder Momma"!
The play promotes greater understanding and empathy for different women’s experiences with motherhood. The project is also a unique way to honor and celebrate women in celebration of Mother's Day. The project was created to inspire mothers and women to share their unique journeys through written, videotaped, and/or audio taped submissions. The goal of this project is to collect more stories and grow the show each year.
For more information about The Maternal Instincts Project, visit: maternalinstinctsproject.wordpress.com.
Audience members and performers are invited to share in an open discussion forum in The VORTEX Café following each performance.
Tickets: $10-$30 Sliding Scale.
Thursday: 2-for-1 admission with donation of 2 non-perishable food
items or blankets to benefit SafePlace, Austin’s center serving
victims of sexual and domestic violence.
