If you read this blog regularly, you know I love theater. When I lived in NYC, I literally went to see shows a few days a week. Theater is in my blood and my soul, only I have never worked in it.
That’s why I am part of the team behind a new company called MamaDrama NY. We are bringing the best of theater and the moms blogosphere together. It’s a collection of the best Mom-focused websites in the blogosphere giving you the real deal on the best shows for discriminating, theatre-loving parents, like me and like you. And don’t let the name fool you: it’s not just about plays for moms and dads, it’s about all theater – from Broadway to off-Broadway and more.
We’re kicking off everything with MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD presented by Primary Stages.
When entrusting the subject of motherhood to such a dazzling collection of celebrated American writers, what results is a joyous, moving, hilarious, and altogether thrilling theatrical play. Utterly unpredictable, MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD shatters traditional notions about parenthood, unveils its inherent comedy and celebrates the deeply personal truths that span and unite generations.
Tonight I’m hosting a Twitter Party at 9 PM EST at hashtag #MotherhoodOL. Head over to Twitter (we’re at @mamadramaNY), Tweetgrid, Tweetchat or Tweetdeck to join in the fun. Some of the show’s producers will be at the party, as will many of the bloggers who saw the show yesterday at a special performance. We’ll be giving away tickets to the show and other great prizes. We’ll be chatting about a few of the topics covered in the show – pregnancy, our moms, how it’s possible to feel like an imposter at the park, gender identity issues, the SEX TALK and becoming an empty nester. These are only a few of the many issues covered in this terrific 90-minute play.
I’m not allowed to give the play a proper review as it’s in previews, but I do want you to know that I loved it. As soon as I heard a character it the delivery room say “Billions of women have done this!” and go on to relive the pain, epidurals and contractions, I knew I was in the right place. There was so much I could relate to: sleep deprivation, my dislike of park time, getting excited when my kids finally both started full time education this year and more. The writers they chose to write about each topic are spot on, and they do include the fabulous Beth Henley.
“Motherhood Out Loud” has a new “Share Your AHA Moment!” feature on their blog. Did you have an AHA moment as a parent? Something you might have thought to yourself but didn’t vocalize? A piece of wisdom. A challenge. A revelation about parenting. A gripe. A heated reaction to a situation. A scenario that made you want to scream or hold your tongue. Anything you’d care to share/get off your chest? MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD is featuring them on their site. Something short and candid….a pithy statement or two…..or a video. Now’s your chance to tell it like it is and hear what other moms are proclaiming Out Loud.
If you aren’t following “Motherhood Out Loud” on Facebook and Twitter, now you can.
If you’re looking to see the show, as it’s only in the theater until October here’s a code that will get you $5 off the ticket price BWWMOM. Just go here to purchase tickets.
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