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Her Voice – April

Brenda Foley

The sixth play in the Her Voice series is a free professional reading of Mother of Exiles by Elaine Romero.

Monday, April 16th at 7PM at the ASU Kerr Cultural Center.
DIRECTOR: Elaine “EE” Moe
CAST: Danielle Lopez, Gigi Sierra, Brittany Dresevic, Kyle Watkins, Sam Asfaha, Ian Huckeba, Avery Volk, Natasha Kong, Ricco Machado, Roberto Ruiz

SYNOPSIS:  “Mother of Exiles” is about a Latina woman who teaches on the Arizona-Mexico border. This play marks the second installment in a trilogy about the border and social justice. Themes revolve around gun violence, ideas and their effects and fear. Elaine Romero resides in Tucson, AZ and is an award-winning playwright and assistant professor in the UA School of Theatre, Film & Television.

Please join us immediately after the reading for what is bound to be a meaningful talk back with the cast and director. RSVP to the Facebook Event to let us know you’ll be there.

The Bridge Initiative:  Women in Theatre is thrilled to host Her Voice, a monthly play reading and music series running October 2017 to April 2018 in collaboration with the ASU Kerr Cultural Center in Scottsdale. Capitalizing on the  ASU Kerr’s professional sound, lighting and technical talent, we will feature new works presented by local musicians, directors and actors.  

NOTE: Our actors and director are paid a stipend and play rights are secured and paid for. We are able to offer these readings free through funding provided by our generous donors. If you would like to contribute, please visit our Donors page.