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BLANK in San Francisco w/guest Patti Hawn
ACT I: Theatrical presentation of award-winning, critically acclaimed solo show BLANK
---Playing 12 hilarious & poignant characters, adoptee Brian Stanton embarks on a mythical quest for identity ultimately discovering the horrific truth of his birth, an instinctive love for his birthmother and a grateful dedication to his adoptive family.
ACT II: Staged Readings of Patti Hawn's memoir GOOD GIRLS DON'T by both Hawn & Stanton followed by a conversation with audience
---Author Patti Hawn, sister to legendary film actress Goldie Hawn, complements Stanton's experience as an adoptee by bringing a birthmother's perspective of her teenage pregnancy, the loss of her son to adoption, and the search to reunite with him 40 years later.
GOOD GIRLS DON'T is the debut literary effort of entertainment publicist Patti Hawn, who is the sister of the legendary film actress Goldie Hawn. She has been featured in USA Today, Boston Herald, and has spoken for numerous adoption support organizations such as American Adoption Congress and Concerned United Birthparents. Hawn also travels to India, Nepal & Thailand where she works in humanitarian efforts.
Further Info: www.goodgirlsdontbook.com
BLANK had its World Premiere in Los Angeles, CA in April of 2010. Since then, BLANK has visited Off Broadway New York, Dallas, Chicago, Vancouver, Kansas City, Aspen, Orlando and several cities in Southern California garnering critical acclaim along the way including a "Best Solo Actor" award at the United Solo Theatre Festival in New York City and 2 StageSceneLA awards: "Outstanding Actor in a Solo Performance" for Stanton and "Outstanding Director of a Solo Performance" for McKerrin Kelly. Stanton has also reached out to the adoption community performing for support organizations such as the American Adoption Congress, Concerned United Birthparents, Alliance for the Study of Adoption and Culture, and the Forget Me Not Family Society.
Further info: www.blankbybrianstanton.com and/or "like" BLANK on Facebook
*A portion of the proceeds from tickets sold will benefit Mixed Roots Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in San Francisco serving as the first and only adoptee led foundation for all adoptees and their families that is representative of the international, domestic, and foster care adoption experience. Mixed Roots leverages philanthropy and grass roots fundraising to provide more post-adoption resources for adoptees and their families through promoting and supporting organizations that serve as a resource to the diverse adoptee community, creating more awareness about the adoption experience.
www.mixedrootsfoundation.org
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LocationDance Mission Theater (View)
3316 24th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
United States
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| Minimum Age: 13 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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