Hudson Valley Theatre Presents:
A Rebirth Into Motherhood
A Rebirth into Motherhood is a reading of a new play inspired by stories and thoughts of new moms in Beacon, NY and nearby. The play takes place at a baby shower, where each guest comes armed with gifts, advice, and blessings for the first-time mom to be. Will the ladies keep things upbeat and polite? Or will they share a more real account of their own unique rebirth into motherhood?
Although the characters are fictional, the stories and themes are taken from discussions among real moms. Meeting several times over four months, an intimate group of women gathered to share and explore their identity and lives–before motherhood and after. Actress and writer, Erin Buckley, facilitated the meetings and wrote the play. She focused on thoughts and experiences not typically shared, not readily available or generally unheard by the public. The participants explored subjects that may be considered TMI, too much information: joy, depression/anxiety, sex, healing after birth, relatives, loneliness, and more! The goal of the project is to support women going through this transition into motherhood by bringing these topics to light. For mature audiences. Sunday, March 24th, 3pm. Casual reception and Q&A to follow.
Advance Tickets: $5 At the door: $10
A Rebirth into Motherhood is a reading of a new play inspired by stories and thoughts of new moms in Beacon, NY and nearby. The play takes place at a baby shower, where each guest comes armed with gifts, advice, and blessings for the first-time mom to be. Will the ladies keep things upbeat and polite? Or will they share a more real account of their own unique rebirth into motherhood?
Although the characters are fictional, the stories and themes are taken from discussions among real moms. Meeting several times over four months, an intimate group of women gathered to share and explore their identity and lives–before motherhood and after. Actress and writer, Erin Buckley, facilitated the meetings and wrote the play. She focused on thoughts and experiences not typically shared, not readily available or generally unheard by the public. The participants explored subjects that may be considered TMI, too much information: joy, depression/anxiety, sex, healing after birth, relatives, loneliness, and more! The goal of the project is to support women going through this transition into motherhood by bringing these topics to light. For mature audiences. Sunday, March 24th, 3pm. Casual reception and Q&A to follow.
Advance Tickets: $5 At the door: $10
Get Involved
This project is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and administered by Arts Mid-Hudson.