A woman’s right to choose soars in a tapestry of 14 powerful ‘shorts’ – serious and comic. These are stories from the heart: humorous and tender, poignant and
riveting, from theater, spoken word, comedy, poetry, oral history and journalism. It is professional theater with an exciting collection of works from a dozen writers, performed by an ensemble of actors (Stacey Linnartz, Krystel Lucas, Carl H. Jaynes), under the direction of Francesca Mantani Arkus.
The opening performance will be Olympia's Daughters, a women's a cappella choir that builds bridges between communities and cultures. Through song, they challenge attitudes, foster healing, share their hearts, spirits, and joyful love of music. They perform at events such as cultural festivals, domestic violence vigils and church services. They take their name from Olympia Brown, a leading suffragist, a mother, and a business woman who was the first female ordained by a national denomination – the Universalists.
“Words of Choice” features fascinating stories, including:
- Letter writers pour out their feelings to Justice Harry Blackmun.
- A fed-up doctor outwits anti-abortion harassers.
- A young woman reaches to a higher power before a pregnancy test.
- Two women unburden 14 years of sin.
- A Vietnam vet recounts the terror of an illegal abortion.
- A young woman realizes she is not the sum of body parts.
Three actors, 70 minutes, and stories that will inspire you, enrich you, remind you and stay with you. Created by Cindy Cooper, Words of Choice has traveled to 20 states to
open new conversations about reproductive freedom.
After the performance, there will be resource tables and opportunities for social action related to women's health and reproductive freedom. Join with other concerned citizens to reach out to legislators and learn more about women’s health.
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Tickets may be reserved for $15 in advance via e-mail at
mufwordsofchoice@yahoo.com or by calling 973-292-5331.
Ticket will cost $20 at the door, space permitting. Seating is limited, advance tickets recommended.
