Untitled Mother Project

QuTheatr

OVERVIEW

The [Untitled Mother Project] is a work-in-progress exploring the mother wound through the experiences and expressions of two artists.

ticket price

Free

RUN TIME

30 minutes

VENUE & STAGE

Hermit Club

Grille

SHOW TIMES

Friday 8/4 @ 5:15PM
Saturday 8/5 @ 3:00PM
Saturday 8/5 @ 8:30PM

DETAILS

TYPE OF SHOW

Regional

Recommended For

Ages 14+

GENRE(S)

Devised Work-In-Progress

VENUE FEATURES

Bar/Alcohol, Concessions/Food, Festival Box Office & Info, Festival Social Hub, Restrooms

UNTITLED MOTHER PROJECT

SYNOPSIS

The [Untitled Mother Project] is a collection of conversations, poetry, and movement featuring two artists who are seeking camaraderie and clarity at pivotal moments in their lives. These discussions include musings on the creative process, unlearning toxic theatre practices, abortion, compulsory heterosexuality, polyamory, and of course, their mothers. Kyra has been able to see enormous growth in her mother that still falls short of the ways Kyra herself is now intentionally practicing motherhood, which can sometimes lead to guilt and resentment from both parties. Tessa has seen no such improvements–and maybe even regression–in her mother, which is almost always a mirror of the work she has yet to do on herself and a confirmation of her decision to remain childless. They laugh, cry, debrief, and dance.

Devised by Tessa Gaffney and Kyra Montemayor Kelley

Kyra Montemayor Kelley (she/her) is a theatre artist, educator, and arts administrator. Her practice is heavily influenced by her role as a parent, bringing playfulness and curiosity to the processes of creation and administration.

Tessa Gaffney (she/her) is an actor, writer, arts administrator, and creative placemaker. She is committed to learning about nonhierarchical leadership structures and ethical theatre practices as she continues to explore the role of community-based theatre as a catalyst for connection, conversation, and change.

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Additional Info

QuTheatr is the only LGBTQIA+ ensemble in Akron, specializing in original devised works and free community events.

UNTITLED MOTHER PROJECT