"THE ASS CHRONICLES" RETURNS FOR ONE DAY ONLY!

(Bowie, Md.) - Healing Out Loud Theatre Productions presents "The Ass Chronicles" for two performances on Sunday, Oct. 24. Performances will take place at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Joe's Movement Emporium, 3309 Bunker Hill Road, Mount Rainier, MD 20712. The phenomenal cast played to sold out audiences at the inaugural D.C. Black Theatre Festival in August 2010 and the 2009 Fringe Wilmington Festival in Delaware and received rave reviews.

EVERY TAIL HAS A TALE TO TELL!
Written and produced by Maryland-based playwright Empress Joyner, "The Ass Chronicles" is a liberating, healing and comedic depiction of the struggles, loves and woes of a woman's life through dealing with her "ass" against the world. Joyner shares her personal story and those of others through the lens of several compelling and telling vignettes dealing with social issues such as rape and mutilation. Other monologues deal with issues about sex, love, childbirth and puberty. A recurring theme throughout the play is the butt's use as a tool for female empowerment and the ultimate embodiment of individuality.

After being cast as a member of the New York-based "The Vagina Monologues," Joyner decided to tell her own story. "I was compelled to write this piece, because so many talk about women's issues from other perspectives. And while I was in a similar production, it didn't necessarily reflect my struggles because my ass was always the "butt" of all the attention--whether wanted or unwarranted. Because of my experiences, I just wanted to share these stories with the world in hopes of encouraging women to embrace themselves, their unique body type and have a positive self-image."

A taste of THE ASS CHRONICLES:

·  The Bump: Describes a young woman's journey through puberty

·  What’s in a Word: A chorus of the many different words for butt

·  Put A Robe On: A woman’s personal experience of molestation

·  The Hot-n-Tot Venus Salute: A dedication to Sarah Baartman and an awareness of how women are mutilated and sexually exploited

 
ABOUT HEALING OUT LOUD THEATRE PRODUCTIONS

Healing Out Loud Theatre (H.O.L.T.) Productions' mission is to use productions that provoke healing thought and discussions to expose global audiences to social ills that effect and affect their communities. H.O.L.T. initiates communication and action that results in positive change and liberates people from social restraints that plague our society. For more information about H.O.L.T., visit http://joesmovement.force.com/ticket#details_a0OA0000001REiMMAW

 
 
WHO:      THE ASS CHRONICLES
 

WHAT:    TWO SHOWS ONLY!
                TICKETS ONLY $20 per show - General Admission

                Tickets may be purchased online OR at the door.

 
WHERE:  Joe's Movement Emporium
                3309 Bunker Hill Road
                Mount Rainier, MD 20712
 
WHEN:    Sunday, Oct. 24 - 2 p.m. & 6 p.m.

 


 Note:  Parental guidance is advised. Children under 13 not permitted.