Motherhood-The Journey
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And a special thanks to:
baby beloved, inc, PT360, Snip-Its, Parrish Consulting, Metro Health Hospital.
MomsBloom will present Motherhood, the Journey on Thursday, October 8, 7:30pm, at Wealthy Theatre in Grand Rapids. Local actors, dancers and musicians will perform this theatrical fundraiser that explores mothering - from wanting a baby to having a baby and all the juicy details in between.
Show starts at 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. [ BUY TICKETS ]
$40 per person. Includes light appetizers prior to the show and dessert reception.
One mother's honest anecdotes on pregnancy, labor, delivery, grandparents, fathers, husbands and child rearing will weave their way through topical songs, dances and scenes from some of Grand Rapids' most well-known performers. Poignancy and humor will be coupled to make for an enjoyable, thought provoking and entertaining evening at the theatre to raise money for the work of local nonprofit, MomsBloom. Tickets: $40 per person. Includes light appetizers prior to the show and a dessert reception.
Learn more about our amazing sponsorship opportunities! With the support of our corporate sponsors, we are able to bring volunteers and families together to provide physical and emotional support to any family with a newborn – free of charge. MomsBloom is the extended family for the twenty-first century. Now YOU can become a member of the MomsBloom family and help create a healthier more unified community! Thank you for your consideration.
Performances by:
Francesca Amari: Awesome Aunt and national cabaret vocalist
Jill Anderson: Mom, writer and singer
Edye Evans-Hyde: Mom and world renowned jazz vocalist
Mita Fitzjohn: Working Mom and Forlorn Actress
Duke Greene: Uncle and singer, songwriter
Julianne Howe-Bouwens: Step-Mom and singer, writer, actress
Maureen Kirkwood: Mom, Singer, Advocate for Children's Health
Drew Nelson: Uncle and singer/songwriter
Amy Osborn: Mom and Grand Award winning actress
Sammy Publes: Dad and TV/Film actor and Grand Award winning stage actor
Mary Beth Quillin: Mom, teacher, director, actress
Greg Rogers: Dad, Grandpa and TV actor and Grand Award winning stage actor
Sheri Beth Schafer: Mom and Second City trained actress
Don Smith: Dad and tap dancer
Emilie Smith Meyering: Mom and dancer
Michael Sobie: Uncle and pianist
Amy Wilson: Mom and ballerina
Script contributors:
Susanne Albaitis: Mom and writer
Tanya Eby: Mom and novelist
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News/Updates
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