Voices Matter
by Emily Kathleen
Nov. 27 - Dec. 18 (2021)
ABOUT THE 4 PLAYS
The fist play, "The Stalker”, is a conversation in heaven between a woman who was murdered by her narcissistic, abusive stalker and her grandmother about the warning signs that people missed.
The end play, “Whatever, Lets Zoom it”, is a mock Zoom call between two best friends helping each other find strength against their domestic abuse. that offers female empowerment against abuse. The husband is the light in this play who helps empower her, teach her how to advocate for herself and their child. It offers education on how those who are abused can go on past the pain to lead healthy and happy lives.
The third play, "I Don't Know", focuses on a marital discussion around having a baby. The wife, an abuse survivor, worries she’ll inflict the cycle of abuse she experienced onto her child. She tells her struggles of rape, abuse and the ensuing PTSD.
The fourth play, “Clusterfuck”, takes place in a classroom to show how the education system fails, and even abuses their students due to lack of financial resources and teachers who would rather bully and belittle a disabled student than take the time to understand how to teach them.
NOW RECRUITING
1-4 THEATRE DIRECTORS
FOR 2ND TIME AROUND
VIRTUAL THEATRE SHOW - VOICES MATTER!
Voices Matter: 4 one-act Narrative plays
We are looking for theatre directors to direct our virtual theatre one-act plays total 4. We will rehearse at st lukes in Austin TX at the beginning of the new year 2022 for 6 weeks 2 days (per play) a week with a flexible rehearsal schedule for all in the shows, then we will record each play on a ACTUAL THEATRE STAGE from start to finish (no stoping as if its a live performance) like they did Hamilton (to look like you are watching the play live) and release each play online virtually.
Voices Matter comes from a very personal place as it illustrates my experiences as a survivor of child abuse, domestic abuse and sexual assault. The four short plays and the album reflects on how I have navigated through my PTSD, mental health struggles and other obstacles as a disabled person, ultimately coming to learn to advocate for myself. Voices Matter is the central piece in a program developed as a showcase to those who have not themselves learned the tools of self-advocacy. Our Collaborations with SAFE Austin furthers this mission with informative and introspective talkbacks following each performance.
Email your theatre directing reels, resumes to ekathleenc@gmail.com
No pay, but get a tax write off for your time as a donation to a charity non-profit
