Exciting news for My Mother's Story in Nov. 2011! In partnership with Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver we will use the skills we've gained working with actors and workshop participants to gather Mother Stories from across the North Shore of Vancouver. Starting with friends and contacts living there, we will encourage groups of friends, service and social groups, men and women, to write the story of their mother's life and share them with their intimate circle. We know many people will find this beneficial to themselves and their groups.
And then whoever feels encouraged can submit their stories here to the website and we will choose 9 of these stories to be told on stage as part of the Presentation House season. We will cast professional actors to "play" the writers of these stories using a script similar to those we've had for our Mother's Day shows. Kim Collier, creator of Electric Theatre and recent winner of the Siminovich award, is thrilled to be able to direct this show. It's all unfolding with grant applications, sponsorship deals and a brand new website to gather and display the stories.
Can't wait!
