Monday, May 6, 2013

Thank You, Milwaukee, from Listen To Your Mother



There are formal thank yous that will be sent, paperwork to be filed, our homes can now go back to a somewhat balanced state -- but all that can wait.

Our first annual Listen To Your Mother Show took place yesterday at Alverno's Wehr Hall.

And Jen, the co producer, and I, have to thank the city of Milwaukee for coming to celebrate Mother's Day with us. We have to thank the cast for giving our show the magic we knew it would have.

Our guests found their way to our stage after the show to say, "I had no idea!" "Wow. I couldn't picture it, but this was amazing."

There was the wonderful "I'm coming back next year, with my mother!" But best of all, "I think I want to be part of this."

There are so many moments that are gratifying, like the executive director of our local cause thanking us afterward and telling us, "I really, really loved this."

All of this was possible because of the support of family, friends, and our community, through attending and being witness to the power of shared experience.

So powerful because there is energy being exchanged between reader, audience, producers. It's a charge that begins at point A and is received by point B who's been hungry for it, which thrills point A to be able to feed it, and grows into something like a Tesla coil that can't be held in a room anymore! I swear, mid show, I thought we were all going to faint from so many breath-held moments.

More on all that later, the almost fainting and all, but we can't begin today without shouting 
 

Milwaukee, the cast and production crew of Listen To Your Mother Milwaukee, THANKS YOU!!  
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photo credit: Tau Zero via photopin cc

18 comments:

  1. Congratulations, Alexandra, to you, to your entire team and cast, and your city. Can't wait to watch the videos!

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    1. Alison, goosebumps. And laughter, and tears, and nods of "me too." xo

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  2. As the shows continue, I find myself more and more excited to see every city's show. Every person. Every voice. Lightheadedness and all.

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  3. Thank you for your time, talent and energy! I must admit, I couldn't wait to "get the show over with" because my nerves were unstoppable. Today, I'm sad that the show is over. What an amazing experience!

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    1. Lindsay, thank you for being "ordinary people with extraordinary stories." SO GLAD You now know, and get, what Jen and I sounded so crazy talking about when we first met. Bet you didn't believe us, did you? XO

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  4. Sounds like it went very well. That's wonderful!

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    1. It was wonderful, Ms. A. NOw off to catch up with you and your boy. How is he?? xo

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  5. Cheers to you all on what I know was an amazing show!

    XOXO
    Anna

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    1. I miss you, Anna Lefler. Thank you for always coming by to say hello. but I miss you. xo

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  6. For months, I've been keeping track of the excitement as all the LTYM shows were cast and rehearsed, sponsored and anticipated.

    As they are - one by one - becoming a reality (after so much hard work and emotion), I'm thrilled for all of you who have had a hand (foot, mouth, entire body?) in the process.

    One of the things I can't wait to read more about more is the participation of your son in this year's show.

    That must have been a moment unlike any other in both of your lives.

    So congratulations to him, to you, and to your entire family on such a special moment.

    You all deserve the very best.
    Much love to you.

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    1. YOu're so very gracious, Julie. THANK YOU. xo

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  7. smiles...so it was a great time eh? smiles.

    hi to e!

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    1. You would have been astounded at the talent of "ordinary people" with extraordinary stories. It was something you could disappear into. Thanks, B.

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  8. You're awesome, Alexandra!!! xoxo

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    1. Ceci, if you were here? I'd have you in every single part of this production. xo

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  9. Thrilled for you...really, truly!

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    1. You went to Chicago, right? Tell me about it!

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