Mother Wove the Morning
Much of my life has been devoted to
the search for the feminine divine, a search that culminated in writing
Mother Wove the Morning, a one-woman play in which I perform sixteen
women throughout history in search of the female face of God.
In 1989 I rented our local
community theater in Walnut Creek for two weekends, sent out press
releases, sold tickets, and opened the play, believing at least my
friends would show up. They did. And lots of other people. The event
sold out and I extended again and again. Subsequently I played across
the country and abroad, ultimately doing over 300 performances, one on
Crete for the International Partnership Conference, invited by Margarita
Papandreo, first lady of Greece, and author Riane Eisler. I learned that
the hunger in my own heart for the Mother was matched by the hunger in
the hearts of thousands of other women and men.
PERFORMING:
I am now
performing Mother Wove the Morning not as a full production but
as a “reader’s theatre” event, without set or costume, with script in
hand, and with the same powerful effect. Send email to inquire about
fees and scheduling.
DVD AND VIDEO
AVAILABLE:
The play on film, given an award from “Booklist” as one of the top
fifteen videos of the year, is available now on both DVD and VHS, along
with a book carrying the complete text of the play and a photo of each
character. To purchase, click
HERE.”
AVAILABLE FOR
GROUPS TO PERFORM:
Mother Wove the
Morning is now adapted for multiple performers and has been produced
as an "equity showcase" production in New York City, as well as by high
schools, colleges and community theatres.
History Of Play:
Introduction From The Book
The Cast Of Characters
A Sample Scene: Bruen The Paleolithic
Comments from those producing the play:
“We opened last night, mostly to teenagers. It was stone quiet, not a
peep, except where there should be a peep or laughter or a gasp. The
teens did not squirm, whisper to their neighbors, etc. It was amazing!
In fact, my young women were amazing! They were focused, intent in the
work and eager to perform. This play has affected all who are in it. I
know not one of them will look at being a woman in the same way as they
did eight weeks ago. I’m so grateful to you for allowing us to do your
play.”
–Mack Dugger, theatre director,
Glendale High, California
“I LOVE YOUR PLAY!!!!!! It has taught me so much.
Some of my friends saw the play today and they wanted to say thank you
for writing this piece. I think they too are really inspired. Every
time I read the play or listen to my fellow actors I just feel like
crying. I feel like the characters are all my sisters and we share a
bond and trust and we share our happiness and fears and all. So thank
you, thank you.”
–Angela
