Here are a few clips from the 2009 and 2010 performances of the Maternal Instincts Project. Feel free to leave a comment and email your ideas or submissions for 2011 to maternalinstinctsproject@gmail.com!
2010 Performance
“Ella” written and performed by Josie Mixon
Wonder Momma 2010 performed by Holly Rutherford, Kara White, and Adriane Shown Deveney
“Sacrifice” written by Kailee Vacha and performed by Kara White
introductory music “Shooting Star” by Tje Austin
“Teenagers” performed by Adriane Shown Deveney
“Temper” written and performed by Margaret Millan
2009 Pilot Performance
“The ‘M’ Word: Miscarriage” by Anonymous, performed by Holly Rutherford
“Waiting Room Moms” written by J-Jaye Hurley, performed by Holly Rutherford
“Stop the Judgement” written and performed by Holly Rutherford
“Motherless Mother” written by J-Jaye Hurley, performed by Holly Rutherford
I never got the chance to tell you, but the show was fantastic!! The submissions were heartwrenching, funny, easy to relate to.. And you were amazing!!! I can’t wait to see next year’s show!
Thanks, Holly, You were great and I was proud. Also, I bet all your speech and drama teachers would be. And your Mom, Velvet…Love,MM
Holly – WOW! You look amazing and performed the pieces so well!! Love it!! So proud of you — you really accomplished a lot – you are def. a natural performer!! WOOHOO!!!
Thanks for all of the nice compliments. It’s been a great experience,and I’m looking forward to improving upon the idea next year and encouraging more people to submit.
Really good stuff Holly!
You are doing such good work.
Congrats to the women who participated.
Hope to see you soon!
Thank you! You are very kind. In the process of trying to figure out how to upload one of your audioclips (with your permission of course:)….will try to call soon to catch up!
Thanks Holly. I loved your and everybody’s performances. It’s such a good idea and you carried it off beautifully. I’m proud of you. Ronnie
Thanks Holly. I loved your and everybody’s performances. It is such a good idea, and y’all carried it off beautifully. I’m proud of you. Ronnie