I’ve started a series called “What She Looks Like” that profiles performing artist professionals their thoughts on work and motherhood. I’ve asked a few of the performing arts professionals/moms to share a brief profile of their stories.
If you are or you know a performing artist professional and mom who wants to share thoughts, submit your own story by sharing your thoughts to the prompts and submit at this contact form.
Check out the incredible gallery of extraordinary women here:
Marnye Young, Actor
Jiyoun Chang, Scenic and Lighting Designer
“I thought I knew everything about growing up, but I don’t, and it surprises me every little step she goes through with amusement – and scares me too with fear that I may ruin something so wonderful before its full realization. And that surprise in learning deepens my work…”
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Blair Goldberg, Actor/Singer/Dancer
Stephanie Hayes, Actor/Theatre Artist
Kenzie Hernandez, Actor
Jill Harrison, Director
“Motherhood in the theatre, especially in freelance theatre, is doable and worth it. It is also extremely hard. It requires a vast village and a great deal of humility.” Read more…
Jessica Mann Gutteridge, Educational Manager
Elizabeth Barrett Groth, Designer
“I’m glad to do it, I’m glad I can do it, but it was a jarring transition – one day I woke up a mom and a housewife and I had no idea what to do…Time to figure out a new way to keep creating.” Read more…
Christina Acosta Robinson, Actress
“There is great power in saying no–in being selective. And there is great power in faith–in knowing that as long as you are doing the best you can and nurturing your talents, your gifts will continue make room for you in this industry–you and your family.” Read more…
Maria Bella Jeffers, Cellist
Melissa Trn, Designer
“A child doesn’t need much. But they need us. They need us to be whole people with loves and passions and hobbies, and desires, and dreams…how else will they be those kind of people?” Read more…
Jenna Woods, Stage Manager
AUDITIONING MOM 