Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Listen To Your Mother



2nd Annual LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHER

On Sunday, Mother's Day, May 8, 2011, in Madison, Wisconsin,  at 3:00 PM at The Barrymore Theatre, I am going to be part of an incredible afternoon, as part of the cast in the Listen To Your Mother Show.

In 2010,  Mother's Day at The Barrymore Theatre last year, the first Listen To Your Mother (LTYM) launched a new motherhood movement, giving voice to authentic stories and voices of motherhood. In 2011this movement goes national, with local community productions in five cities:

LTYM features live readings by local writers on the beauty, the beast, and the barely-rested of motherhood, in celebration of Mother's Day.

Born of the creative work of mothers who publish on-line, each production is directed, produced, and performed by local communities, for local communities.

LTYM is thrilled to announce its national media sponsor: BlogHer, Inc. BlogHer is the largest community of women who blog: 25+ million unique visitors per month, and hosts the world’s largest conference for women in social media.

Native Madisonian, UW Madison Theater alum, and Stay-at-home-humorist Ann Imig created LTYM. She serves as director/producer/MC of the 2nd annual Madison production, as well as National Director overseeing all of the 2011 productions. Madison cast includes Suzy Grindrod, Jennifer Rosen Heinz, Ann Imig, Elizabeth Katt-Reinders, Jessie Loeb, Laura McNeill, Amy Miles, Deb Nies, Staci Rieder, Sara Santiago, Alexandra Rosas Schultze, Erika Wagner-Martin, Sara Ward-Cassady, and an appearance by The Madison Youth Choirs.

LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHER: MADISON
Sunday May 8, 2011 3:00 PM The Barrymore Theatre
Tickets $12 (plus $1.50 service fee)/advance $15 day of show
Advanced tickets only online at barrymorelive.com or call & charge at (608) 241-8633
10% of all proceeds benefit City of Joy (providing services and support for rape victims in The Republic of Congo) and YWCA's Third Street program (affordable housing for Madison single mothers and their children.)

*I wish I had the words, and were eloquent enough, to convince you to attend a Listen To Your Mother Show, if you are blessed enough to have one of the five shows near you.


The stories, essays, and validation of all the types of mothering that we, male and female alike, do -
is nothing short of life affirming.


We are all important in someone's life, and to each other -- through the artwork of words, we can listen, share and know, and bear witness to who we are, and the life we live.


I hope you attend, and become part of the magic of a show like Listen To Your Mother.
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For more information visit listentoyourmothershow.com and @LTYMShow on Twitter

35 comments:

  1. This is only something we have to do once a year? And it's only been going on for two years?? Shame on my mother for not letting us know as children that we didn't actually have to listen to her!

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  2. I wish I could. They need some in the South! It's a shame I can't see your production but I will be supporting you in spirit: )

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  3. NW Indiana and Madison...but no Chicago? Humph. I may have to get my arse in gear and make a little road trip.

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  4. I tend to be geographically challenged, but am so disappointed that Indiana is the closest to me...or maybe Wisconsin is...but I do know enough to figure that either one is a long ways from central New York! Have fun...and I am sure everyone will listen!

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  5. I am so excited that you are part of this. It sounds so wonderful. I wish they were having one closer to me!

    Good Luck and enjoy.

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  6. If I was *anywhere* near one of those places I'd attend. Sadly, I live in a listening mother free zone.

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  7. nice....sounds like a pretty cool program...

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  8. I would *SO* come see you if I lived there! You're going to be a star, for sure!

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  9. What a wonderful idea! Knock 'em dead, Empress!

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  10. What a great idea and sounds like good fun. They should do a Listen to your Father one, but I think it would be a lot of complaining about sore backs, the weather and how Washington never gets it right.

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  11. Oh I would love to come see you and the other amazing women. xoxo

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  12. Would "break a leg" be appropriate? If so, break a leg!

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  13. If I lived anywhere near you I would go to see you speak.

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  14. Can't wait to see the LA show.
    I was lucky enough to see a more informal LTYM "salon" in Ojai in October, and it was so soul-affirming.

    Good stuff.

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  15. LTYM is going to be made that much more amazing because of YOU.

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  16. I won't be able to attend your show, but just bought tickets today for the LA LTYM and will be there when Cheryl reads.

    Can't wait.

    Wish I could see you, too, because I know you will be spectacular!

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  17. I wish I lived closer to you so I could come see you!

    I am planning on going to see Cheryl in LA :)

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  18. We don't have one near us! BOOOOO.

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  19. Awww..thanks, all, for your wonderful caring here.

    I really do hope you attend a LTYM show.

    What I heard during rehearsals, was so moving and bonding.

    I wanted to take everyone home with me and start my own village.

    Please, go?

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  20. I am so happy you get to bring your amazing voice to so many. So proud of you!! xo

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  21. I am in Houston. I wish I couldmake it work to be there in Austin. It sounds awesome!

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  22. I wish I could be in the audience to cheer you on, my friend! It's going to be AMAZING! And you are so going to get the stage bug. It's going to feel electric performing in front of everyone! I'm so excited for you.

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  23. it's a little out of my way but i'm sure you'll be awesome. I hope you enjoy yourself...a LOT!

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  24. I lost my mother nine years ago( ten years this August), but I am willing to listen to any mother including the mother of my grand kids. Every mother no matter how young or old will have a unique experience to share:)

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  25. I am so envious of both you for getting to read on stage and anyone who gets to go. I think LTYM will probably route Maine into the schedule in 2059.
    You'll wow them!

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  26. I am so, SO happy that you're doing this! What an honor to be included, and you will rock their socks off over there! I only wish I were a Madisonite...but I will be there in spirit!

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  27. None will be near me. :( But, I know that you will be fabulous.

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  28. So wish I could see you read your piece live, sister! So hoping to see it online. :-)

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  29. You impress the hell out of me lady. I'm wondering if I can pay someone in your audience to Skype me in?

    So excited for you and the rest of the crew. Go Mamas!!

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  30. I wish I could see it. You and Ann in the same show! Have a blast!!!!

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  31. nothing on the East Coast?? I may cry.
    I know you're going to be AMAZING, as you always are!!!

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  32. I'm so bummed there's nothing near me. BOO! UNFAIR.

    But I'm thrilled you're going to be doing this - and I know you'll be amazing.

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  33. Congratulations!
    I will definitely be attending the LA show.
    Wooty woot woot.

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  34. I wish I could see the show, it sounds absolutely amazing. And you are going to rock that stage!

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  35. If you were just even one or two states over I would come and see you!! Congratulations Alexandra! I would love, love to be able to see you...any chance you could tape and upload a video..??

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