Event

Motherhood Out Loud - Oil Lamp Theater, 1723 Glenview Road, Glenview, IL 60025

When entrusting the subject of motherhood to such a dazzling collection of celebrated American writers, what results is a joyous, moving, hilarious, and altogether thrilling theatrical event. Utterly unpredictable, MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD shatters traditional notions about parenthood, unveils its inherent comedy and celebrates the deeply personal truths that span and unite generations.

MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUDnever fails to strike both the funny bone and the heart. Anyone who is or has a mother, a stepmother, a foster mother, or anything in between will be able to relate to and enjoy this insightful piecethe collection is impeccably cohesiveWhat makes the piece work so well is that its portrait of motherhood shows all facets of a family. From adoption to surrogacy to gay parenting to stepmothers, no stone is left unturnedPut aside any preconceived notions about the topicthe play will grab you, as a mother in any form has a long-lasting effect whether you like it or not. BackStage. Packed with wisdom, laughter, and plenty of wry surprises. TheaterMania.com. Funny, unexpectedly poignant and sweetly entertaining. Brings tears of joyAn evening filled with wit, humor, pathos and enlightenment. Heartfelt and true to life. Examiner.com. [MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD] succeeds because it is so authentic. Entertainment Weekly. Chicken Soup for the Mom. Variety. Funny, poignant and spirited. Santa Monica Daily Press. Pretty darn greatbring a friendand your own tissues. Youll need them. MamaSaid.net. A humorous and inspiring journey through motherhood. Raw, unadulterated and incredibly moving. RockinMama.net.

The performance runs two hours including intermission.