A TOUR of The Early 21st Century Reproductive System (The Way We Used to Have Babies) & Real Live Birth Experience!

by Emma Goldman-Sherman

MONOLOGUE Docent Donna unfortunately loses it while giving a tour of our early reproductive system, one of our most popular exhibits! We are very happy to announce her final retirement for which she has opted after so many years of service with The Museum of Evolution.

MONOLOGUE Docent Donna unfortunately loses it while giving a tour of our early reproductive system, one of our most popular exhibits! We are very happy to announce her final retirement for which she has opted after so many years of service with The Museum of Evolution.

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A TOUR of The Early 21st Century Reproductive System (The Way We Used to Have Babies) & Real Live Birth Experience!

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  • Christopher Soucy: A TOUR of The Early 21st Century Reproductive System (The Way We Used to Have Babies) & Real Live Birth Experience!

    The frame is cheerful, colorful, welcoming even. But when you really look at the picture within, it’s heartbreaking. Emma Goldman-Sherman shows us a possible, even likely, scenario given the trends of modern policy. A cautionary tale. One worth hearing. One worth heeding. This would be at home in The Vagina Monologues.

    The frame is cheerful, colorful, welcoming even. But when you really look at the picture within, it’s heartbreaking. Emma Goldman-Sherman shows us a possible, even likely, scenario given the trends of modern policy. A cautionary tale. One worth hearing. One worth heeding. This would be at home in The Vagina Monologues.

  • Emily McClain: A TOUR of The Early 21st Century Reproductive System (The Way We Used to Have Babies) & Real Live Birth Experience!

    Equally hilarious and deeply disturbing, this amazing monologue takes us along with Docent Donna on a tour of the outmoded equipment of the "old way" we used to reproduce! The concept is so original and the potential for an immersive theatrical experience is built into every word of the piece. The final moments of the monologue are gripping and emotionally raw. Brilliant work!

    Equally hilarious and deeply disturbing, this amazing monologue takes us along with Docent Donna on a tour of the outmoded equipment of the "old way" we used to reproduce! The concept is so original and the potential for an immersive theatrical experience is built into every word of the piece. The final moments of the monologue are gripping and emotionally raw. Brilliant work!

  • Michael Wells-Oakes: A TOUR of The Early 21st Century Reproductive System (The Way We Used to Have Babies) & Real Live Birth Experience!

    "A Tour of The Early 21st Century Reproductive System (The Way We Used to Have Babies) & Real Live Birth Experience!" is funny, and frightening. I was laughing out loud and at the same time feeling a profound sadness- - loss. Emma Goldman Sherman has created a theatrical experience that defines- right now- what theater should be. A play that is challenging, involving, wild, opinionated. This short play is a call to action, a call for a spectacular performance, and a cri de coeur. It’s a blast! As good as theater gets- come on! Produce this play!

    "A Tour of The Early 21st Century Reproductive System (The Way We Used to Have Babies) & Real Live Birth Experience!" is funny, and frightening. I was laughing out loud and at the same time feeling a profound sadness- - loss. Emma Goldman Sherman has created a theatrical experience that defines- right now- what theater should be. A play that is challenging, involving, wild, opinionated. This short play is a call to action, a call for a spectacular performance, and a cri de coeur. It’s a blast! As good as theater gets- come on! Produce this play!

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Character Information

  • DOCENT DONNA
    DOCENT DONNA is one of the few women left in her time who actually gave birth, so she had a uterus and working lady parts at one time, although that may not be the case now, and if she is played by anyone other than a cisfemale person, it's fine with me, as long as she's played as a female.
    Character Age
    ANY (ancient, says 50s, could be any age)
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Great Plains Theatre Conference Fringe, Year 2016