Mother she’s with you wherever you go
A Solo Play written, created and performed by Mary-Beth Manning
 
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‘MOTHER’ premiered at THE IMAGINED LIFE THEATRE September 18, 2009 and was originally directed by Diana Castle. The play was re-staged by Mary-Beth Manning and actress Roma Maffia in 2010 with a second run opened April 30, 2010 at The Studio at The Elephant Stages Theatre, Hollywood,CA. and was Ovation recommended by LA Stage Alliance. The play ran for over five months and closed September 26th of 2010. Mother was workshopped at Stage Left Studios,NYC and the Off Broadway Westside Theatre in October and November of 2010. MOTHER returned to L.A. in a limited engagement at The Hudson Guild Theatre in February,2011 and was also performed at the Ojai Arts center, Ojai, Ca. July 20th, 2010. ‘Mother’ made its official NYC debut at the FringeNYC, Aug.17-28th, 2011. MOTHER she’s with you wherever you go One daughter’s hilarious and touching journey to find herself, even with her mother's apron strings tethered around her neck. A true tale about an extraordinary Irish-Catholic mother and a complicated relationship that will take you on a roller-coaster journey from survival to forgiveness and all the insane and life-affirming moments in between.
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Watch the MOTHER Trailer Performance dates: 2012 Date: Monday May 14th Time: 8:00 p.m. Location: 2nd Stage Theatre -The Blank Theatre Co. 6500 Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90038 Running time: 85 min.,no intermission The suggested donation is $10. Tickets can be reserved on the www.theblank.com The link is: RESERVE LIVING ROOM SERIES SEATS. You can also send an email to: info@theblank.com to reserve seats. Rhode Island-2012 Community College of Rhode Island Friday, April 13: 7:30pm - Liston Campus, Providence R.I. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAH014WSO9whttp://www.theblank.commailto:info@theblank.comshapeimage_7_link_0shapeimage_7_link_1shapeimage_7_link_2

                              REVIEWS AND INTERVIEWS


INTERVIEW WITH LA STAGE ALLIANCE

LIVE INTERVIEW WITH JOAN QUINN

July, 2011 - Interview

http://nytheatre.com/fnycpreview.aspx?s=13002


                               

“GO! MOTHER … lively and well-crafted, writer, actor Mary-Beth Manning’s show pays tribute to her mother's expansive spirit, Manning's storytelling gifts, her timing and sense of irony create an entertaining and involving solo show that transcends the ordinary… a poignant climax.”


“MOTHER...an eloquent, unabashed tribute to...a loving feisty Irish mother. Manning is... hilarious...charming, unpretentious, etches her characters with sure strokes...she  touches our hearts and our funny bones.”              

“Mary-Beth Manning is a  remarkable actor...hysterical, lyrical...heart wrenching humor...I defy anyone not to be moved by this incredibly poignant relationship and the original, refreshing way in which it is told.  “Mother - she’s with you wherever you go” will remain with you wherever you go.” - BROADWAY STARS.COM

“ Heartfelt...a whirlwind of emotions... daring... engaging.” -  NYTHEATRE.COM

“Captivating…masterfully done…effortless…The wonderful thing about this solo-show, however, is that while Mary-Beth’s mother Joanie is one hundred percent a unique character unto herself, Manning manages to hit upon the universal themes we all struggle with when dealing with a person who is both our constant source of inspiration and comfort as well as our constant source of agitation, depending on the day.”- THEHAPPIESTMEDIUM.COM

"MOTHER … is one of the best one-woman shows I’ve seen in a long time…strikes a raw nerve… brilliant piece of work… Her ability to flow from insecure little girl Mary-Beth, to adult Mary-Beth battling with her mother is a marvel to watch. She makes the transformation look so easy and believable. … a wicked sense of humor… an excellent performer…Mary-Beth, a bright star."

  1. -ENTERTAINMENT TODAY


"The remarkable Mary-Beth... holds her audience with sheer confidence, energy and enthusiasm!"

- TOLUCAN TIMES


 "...fine performance to take ones mother or it's equivalent to...very charming, appealing, inspiring..."

- ACCESSIBLY LIVE OFF LINE


"MOTHER celebrates and exposes the delicate
complex relationship between mother and daughter...
wonderfully performed...beautiful...a GEM!"

- SOCAL


“Delightfully entertaining! Mary-Beth is a terrific story teller as she reveals the fascinating details of her life. She pours her heart and soul into MOTHER with appropriate humor, sensitivity and emotion.”
– PERFORMING ARTS  LIVE

"Manning graces the stage...and dons many hats, giving us the experience of beholding real people on stage..."

- LA STAGE ALLIANCE











 
Mother she’s with you wherever you go To book ‘MOTHER’ as a special event call: 323-273-6482 or email mbantonia@earthlink.net Past performance dates: New York: 2010- 2011 The New York International Fringe Festival Aug. 2011 -IATI Theatre Nov. 18th, 2010- THE WEST SIDE THEATRE staged reading, courtesy of dir. Peter Askin California: 2009- 2011 Ojai Arts Center- Ojai ,Ca. Hudson Guild Theatre -Hollywood,Ca. Elephant Stages Studio-Hollywood ,Ca. The Imagined Life Theatre- Los Angeles, Ca.