Talking While Female & Other Dangerous Acts

By: Teatro Luna

Narrated by: full cast

Talking While Female & Other Dangerous Acts is a fresh collection of original short stories on themes of risk and resilience, written and performed by Latina womxn across the USA. Curated by Teatro Luna West: America's All Latinx and All Women of Color Theatre Ensemble, these stunning stories are combined with original music by Maria Chavez and poetry by Gabriela Ortega in order to fully transport the listener to each individual life and journey.

Although rooted in the incredibly diverse spectrum that is the US Latina experience, this collection of stories is crafted for anyone who has ever felt invisible, powerless, or alone. This compilation provides a platform and much needed space for the many generations of women who have been tucked away into the corners of our history, erased, and ignored and shines a light on vibrant voices of today celebrating our power to heal, transform, and rise again. From interviewing public figures as problematic as Fidel Castro, to experiencing a leaky brain and the miraculous feats of modern medicine or losing a loved one to the brutalities of Alzheimer's, these storytellers share it all. Modeling vulnerability for the listener, we are given access to somber reflections on the current administration's impact on the marginalized - from those in violent cycles of poverty to those experiencing the gentrification crisis firsthand, to a passionate call to remember the children still in cages. This collection wouldn't be complete without vital stories of incredibly heartwarming coming-out experiences and journeys abroad that uplift us and remind us of our ability to overcome anything that comes our way.

Original stories by: Liza Ann Acosta, Maria Alexandria Beech, Sarah Bogdanski, Gabriela Bonet, Franceli Chapman, Antonieta Carpio, Marissa Chibas, Gina Cornejo, Ginna Diaz, Mari DeOleo, Melissa DuPrey, Georgina Escobar, Cristina Frias, Virginia Grise, Christina Igaraividez, Isabel Jimenez, Maya Malan-Gonzalez, Alexandra Meda, Jasminne Mendez, Elisa Noemi, Elizabeth Nungaray, Karari Olvera, Jessica Perez, Lorna Silva, Gabriela Ortega.

Created by Teatro Luna & Teatro Luna West - an ensemble creating original theatrical productions, digital media, and direct-action events toward a social justice purpose.

Directed by Alexandra Meda

Co-produced by Christina Igaraividez and Alexandra Meda

Original music by Maria Chavez & Mark VanHare

Sound design by Fan Zhang

©2019 Audible (P)2019 Audible Originals, LLC.

Great Compilation of Female Life Stories

Loved the variety of stories/topics shared by different woman overcoming difficult life situations! The poetry in between stories gave a lighthearted break to some of the more 'heavy' issues

The vignettes leave you wanting more! Loved them

I was captivated by diversity & strength of the female voice and strength 10/10 Recommended 🥰

Amazing stories!

Amazing stories by inspiring women. I strongly urge everyone to listen to these powerful stories. Anyone can relate to these stories.

Wow!

I got this book on a whim unsure of what to expect and I’m so glad I did! I loved every story, I appreciated I could relate to some here and there and the way in which each story was read was powerful! Definitely will recommend this read to anyone.

Powerful stories

The stories were captivating, raw, emotional, and personal. My heart was ripped open. The stories worked their way into my skin, and they will stay with me. These strong and powerful women shared a part of their lives, and I feel honored to read their stories.