Mom-ologues Unfiltered: Stories, Poetry and Music Jam
Mom-ologues: Unfiltered Stories, Poems, and Music Jam
Ditch the filters and embrace the chaos! Join us for an evening of raw and uncensored stories, poetry, and music that shatter the ‘perfect mother’ myth. Experience the full spectrum of m/otherhood – the messy, the tender, and the downright hilarious – in this intimate and empowering gathering at Anchor House of Artists.
Featured Storytellers & Performers
Vanessa Adel
A writer, educator, and mother of four, Vanessa delves into the complexities of motherhood, social justice, medical challenges, and the fight for a better future. Experience her powerful poetry and monologues exploring the triumphs, struggles, and the essential importance of supporting mothers in their vital roles.
Dorise Heller
Explore a mother’s struggle with postpartum anxiety, the impact of unexpected health events, and the quest for balance amidst the chaos of raising young children.
Jackie Humphreys
Explore the evolution of motherhood through a powerful storytelling performance spanning teen pregnancy to grandparenthood. Personal photos add a visual dimension to this moving journey.
Nancy Carolyn Kwant
Explore the complexities of motherhood, body image, and intergenerational wisdom through a powerful poetry performance inspired by the author’s Colombian heritage, where stories reside in scars and wisdom passes through generations.
Rythea Lee
Connect, reflect, and find empowerment in this captivating performer’s songs, monologues, and message of authenticity, healing, and reclaiming your voice.
Liz Reed
Laugh, cry, and sing along to songs that reflect the joys and complexities of motherhood, celebrating both tender moments and the challenges parents face.
Arya Samuelson
This moving reading explores the complexities of unexpected pregnancy, abortion, grief, and the transformative power of art and community. The author shares her award-winning essay “I am No Beekeeper,” offering a rare and intimate perspective on an often-taboo experience.
Jessica Genia Simon
Experience a dynamic performance poetry reading exploring parenthood, love, and diversity in a transracial, same-sex adoptive family. The reading features poems from “Built of All I Shape and Name” and new works celebrating the author’s daughter.
Karolina Zapal
Experience a moving reading from “Notes for Mid-Birth,” a book spotlighting Poland’s abortion rights struggle and the powerful Black Protests of 2016 and 2018, seen through the eyes of a Polish immigrant.
This Isn’t Your Average Knitting Circle
“Mom-ologues” embraces honesty and celebrates the multi-faceted realities of motherhood. Join us for an evening of raw stories, connection, and a reminder that you’re not alone in this wild, beautiful journey.
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