“Slut Energy Theory” October 1, 2009

“SLUT ENERGY THEORY” WORLD PREMIERE

a one-woman show written and acted by rené marie ~ directed by donnie l. betts

www.nocredits.com produced by donnie l. betts and rené marie www.renemarie.com

donnie l. betts (No Credits Productions) and rené marie present “Slut Energy Theory” at the Crossroads Theatre, 27th & Welton, Thursday thru Saturday, October 1, 2, 3 & Thursday thru Sunday, October 7, 8, 9, 10 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15.00 and available by calling 303.832.0929 or online at www.denvercrossroads.com The performance on Thursday, October 7 is the “Help Us Keep Theatre in Five Points” Benefit for Crossroads Theatre. Q & A after each performance. Explicit Language and Content and seating is limited.
“Slut Energy Theory” had its conception nearly ten years ago during a late-night conversation among girlfriends. The topic turned to the counterproductive effects that romantic/sexual relationships often brought to bear on creativity and productivity. Some women seemed to expend endless energy on pursuing sex and/or sexual relationships (which became referred to tongue-in-cheek as “slut energy”) rather than on creative and intellectual endeavors.
The question then arose: when are little girls typically first made aware of the sexual aspects of their bodies - and by whom? Out of nearly 30 women asked this question, each gave the same response: it was when a male either said something about or did something to their bodies. While these answers were by no means scientifically researched, the anecdotal evidence was unexpected, inspiring a creative exploration of the long-term effects these first experiences have on the way girls perceive their bodies and maintain these perceptions on into womanhood.
What forces or influences move little girls away from their sexual innocence and into a life that centers on sexual activity? How do these forces color their view of the world and themselves? Is it possible to free oneself from these forces? If so, how?
Out of these questions comes the first of four installments: the story of U’dean, deceased matriarch of 4 generations of “sluts” - so far. Subsequent plays scheduled for production in 2010 will introduce U’dean’s disturbed daughter, Sophie; the elegant and high-powered granddaughter, Lorna; and U’dean’s great-granddaughter, Tulsa, given up for adoption by Lorna and oblivious to her lineage.
“Slut Energy Theory” - A World Premiere by rené marie.
Crossroads Theatre, 27th & Welton next to Blackberries in historical Five Points. October 1, 2, 3 & October 7, 8, 9, 10
October 7 - Benefit for Crossroads Theatre “Help Us Keep Theatre in Five Points” - 7:30 p.m. - Tickets $15.00. 303.832.0929 or online www.denvercrossroads.com - Q & A after each performance - Explicit Language and Content ~ Seating is Limited