The Mamalogues was created in 2012 by Noelle Gunn Elliott when she saw the need for women created, directed and produced theater. With the outstanding success of the first show, she partnered with Kate Knopick Coates and took her on as the Artistic Director. Since then the success has grown and sold out every performance. The next show will take place on July 31, 2025 at The Brick, South Bend. Tic
kets will go on sale closer to the date. The following are FAQ. The Mamalogues is a staged reading presenting original works written and read by the author. What are the readings about? Anything you want it to be. Most of the stories are humorous, but some are not. All we ask is that the story is truthful, and from the heart. Who can participate in the Mamalogues? Any woman. The term "mama" is a general reference to women. You don't need to be a mother to be in the show. No previous theater experience needed. Most of our best presenters came from women who had never written or been on stage before. How do I submit? When the announcement is made that we are accepting submissions, please send your original piece in a word document to the following email. [email protected] It should be between 5-10 minutes when read out loud. We love fresh and somewhat taboo topics. Does everyone who submits get to be in the show? Unfortunately, not. The readings need to come together to create an experience. Sometimes subject matter doesn't fit with the show as a whole. That doesn't mean we don't like the story. And we encourage you to submit again the following year. Where to the proceeds go? Each year we chose a charity to donate the proceeds from the tickets sales. Overall we have donated over $10,000to local charities. Including the YWCA, Angel of Hope, 525 Foundation, Polite Tumor, Dining for Women, and the JWAS foundation. Is there video of the show? No, and this is intentional. The purpose of the show is to experience theatrical spoken word in an intimate setting. It is a unique experience and you just have to be there. If you have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to email us. And remember to follow The Mamalogues page for the latest news and information.
