Motherhood , an Artist Lecture by Suzanne Bocanegra Starring Judah Lang

Motherhood is the fifth in a series of pieces that transform the artist lecture into a personal, deeply researched, theatrical event. Combining personal memoir and cultural history with art historical analysis,  Motherhood  explores the ways society values or undervalues the creation, nurturing and education of children, and the way social and political institutions shape our ideas about the value of motherhood. Presented as a slide lecture with actor Judah Lang performing as the artist, Motherhood touches on a wide range of topics including foundling homes, feminism, mother and child paintings, party planning through the ages, Susan B. Anthony, and nuns. And in the words of Bocanegra, It will also be funny. Written and created by  Suzanne Bocanegra Performed by  Judah Lang Directed by  Claudia Zelevansky Design and Technical Director  Joey Wolfslau Associate Director Jillian Jetton Produced by  Jecca Barry / Fin Productions Motherhood, an Artist Lecture by Suzanne Bocanegra starring Judah Lang was commissioned by Texas Performing Arts at the University of Texas, Austin, and the Walker Arts Center. Developmental support provided by Mercury Store and The Robert Rauschenberg Foundation.