1. How can you mend a broken heart?
The Broken Beauty Project has a few helpful ideas. This creative
experience, a beautiful blend of theater, visual art and thoughtful
discussion, was developed by writer Peggy Barnell and artist Melody
Hogan. A 45-minute stage play is the centerpiece of the program,
exploring one dysfunctional family’s journey into the care and cancer
for one of their own. Visual art displays are placed throughout the
performance area. Mannequins, Melody’s canvas of choice,
represent some well-known sources of brokenness; participants are
invited to view the artwork before and after for more intimate
examination. A twenty-minute talk wraps up the presentation,
addressing the questions; What do you do when you realize that
something inside feels broken? And if it’s broken, how do you fix it?
Many have come to recognize the importance of story – while art is a
bridge that invites us to cross over, speaks on a deeper level of
soul-connection. The Broken Beauty Project’s blend of story, art
and thoughtful discussion will encourage participants to examine
their own brokenness in a healthy, healing atmosphere. Mental
health resources are made available at the close of the presentation.
The goal of The Broken Beauty Project is to provide quality
entertainment, while at the same time encourage honest dialogue,
healthy self-examination, and wise counsel.