Mothers Share Emotional and Funny Stories at
Special Show: “Listen to Your Mother”
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Diane Kline, author of “QuirkOut: Crazy Things Women do to Stay Sane” will emcee the event at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on May 10, 2014 at St. Luke’s Auditorium
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What do all these stories have in common? They are powerful journeys of motherhood that will be celebrated during the show “Listen to Your Mother” at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 10 at St. Luke’s Institute for Health Education. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at listentoyourmothershow.com/stlouis.
Fifteen talented local writers will tell their intimate impressions of motherhood, which transforms the 90-minute live show into one-part theatre and one-part confessional. The event includes food, live music and door prizes.
Diane Kline, St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist and author of “QuirkOut: Crazy Things Women do to Stay Sane,” will emcee the event.
“Motherhood makes us happy and it makes us a little crazy. Sometimes in the same minute,” says Kline. “The women in the show are your neighbors, your co-workers and your friends. Every story will touch your heart… or your funny bone,” Kline explains.
“Listen To Your Mother” occurs in 32 cities across America as a moving way to celebrate Mother’s Day. The St. Louis show is co-produced and directed by Ellie Grossman, Laura Edwards Ray and Naomi Francis.
“Our show is a new mother's day tradition that will resonate with women of all ages," said Co-Director/Producer Ellie Grossman. “The stories range from hilarious to heartbreaking, and the reader and audience make a special connection.”
A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to Girls In The Know, www.girlsintheknow.org, a nonprofit organization which educates and empowers moms and their daughters.
The cast represents a widespread, diverse St. Louis community and includes Rhianna Mathias, Andrea Goldstein, Stephanie Horner, Linda Doty, Stacy Haberstroh, Suzy Klamen, Angela Sage Larsen, Sioux Roslawski, Kait Kaitmann, Debbie Stinson, Christy Cable, Ann Breidenbach.
Local sponsors include St. Luke’s Hospital, West NewsMagazine, The Whoohoo's, Vetta Sports, The Nest Stay and Play Creative Café, Bronx Diba Fashion Shoe Outlet, Sound Mind Cafe, Snappin Sistas, Camp Manitowa, Pirate Pictures, Senior Insurance Concepts, Karen McKay, Esthetician, Just Like Mom’s Bakery, St. Louis Parenting Resources, Infertility and Adoption Support, Inc., Girls Dreaming Big, Legacy Physical Therapy, D24 Printing and Vintage Vinyl.