Richmond Women speaking the unspoken outloud
WHAT: Beyond Barbie is a performance series that took place at Crossroads Art Center in Richmond, VA. It was begun in 2011 in conjunction with Susan Singer’s provocative art show Not Barbie, a series of paintings of female nudes of every size, shape, age, and race intended to help improve women’s body image. Beyond Barbie shows are performed by women, about women, for everyone. The intention behind the series is to empower women to be fully authentic and to listen to their own inner wisdom in order to make a profound difference in the world. Each evening had a different flavor as it was conceived of and produced by different women, each of whom is driven by a distinct and defining passion of her own. The evenings were full of authenticity, courage, wisdom, humor, intimacy, creativity and joy along with a good dose of pathos and beauty. The performers brought their true selves to the stage and thus inspired the audience members to access their own fabulous selves.
WHERE: Crossroads Art Center at 2016 Staples Mill Road, Richmond, VA, 804.278.8950
We are deeply grateful to Crossroads for being our corporate sponsor for both the 2011 and
2014 Beyond Barbie series. We couldn't do these performances without their support!
WHEN: FRIDAY nights between March 28 and May 9 (except the week of April 4,
the performance will be on Tuesday, April 1 so people of all faith can easily attend),
7 - 9 PM, doors open at 6:30.
THE NIGHTS:
March 28 - Herstory through Music
TUESDAY, April 1 - The G** Word: Women share stories about God...
April 11 - Loving Yourself: The Art of Self Care
April 18 - Beyond 50 - Sex, Juice, and Joy
April 25 - Political Polarization - How Words Can Unite and Divide Us
May 2 - Don't Hold Back! The World needs your BRILLIANCE!
May 9 - Sing for Joy: a Community Sing-Along with Susan Greenbaum
TO LEARN MORE:
Beyond Barbie did a radio interview 3/23/14 about all the nights of the series. Tune in to the podcast of the interview to learn all about it!
Link to The Authentic Woman with host Shannon Fisher and Special Guest Beyond Barbie.
photo by Susan Singer
this young woman took part in the workshop held before Herstory then performed the poem she wrote there during the program. photo by Susan Singer
Shannon Fisher moderating at Political Polarization image by Susan Singer
photo by Susan Singer
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