PERIOD PIECE

Move over “Menopause the Musical” and “The Vagina Monologues,” make room for a new theatrical voice in town: “Period Piece.” The conversation about taboo topics continues with this trio of one-night-only programs on Mondays, April 12, 19 and 26 at 8 p.m. aimed at taking away the confusion and stigmatization surrounding menstruation. The unique even with benefit I Support the Girls, an international organization, all volunteers, who bring bras and period products to the homeless, for those who cannot afford them. This is a public health issue and a poverty issue. Playwright Susan Cinamon conceived the idea and soon she had the support of producers Tracey Knight Narang and Terry Nardozzi, as well as thirty-six writers and another thirty-six actors who will perform twelve monologues or essays each night. Playwrights like Theresa Rebeck and actors like Mandy Moore will add their voices to this important message. Karen Carpenter will direct these works, suitable for ages fourteen and up. This educational and fun evening that will run the gamut from humorous, tender, sad, sexy and even gross, will open up conversations and include a talkback with Dr. Jones moderating. These different and diverse experiences will be streamed. Go to PeriodPiecePlay.com for tickets, $20 for one night, $40 for all three nights and $100 pass for patrons. A gift pouch is included on some levels of giving. Hopefully these evenings will open in other venues, like theaters, in the future. The productions will include music and animation and protect the dignity and privacy of transgender and non-binary individuals. Please add your voice and support to this new and exciting theatrical venture that is a unique territory of storytelling.