Rose Costello's A MOTHERHOOD EXPERIENCE to Debut at The Hearth

Juniper Circle Productions and The Learning Council will present 'A Motherhood Experience,' written and performed by Rose Costello, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 7 p.m. at The Hearth. The performance is part of the annual Alan Espinoza Solo Performance Series. The suggested donation is $20. This is a show for adults. Free childcare will be provided onsite the evening of the presentation.

Humor. Heartbreak. Rebellion. This one-act theatrical experience uses storytelling, music, and movement to explore the expectations placed on mothers and the upheaval of becoming a parent - and the creative possibilities that emerge from that change.

Costello began creating the piece after becoming a mother and questioning why parenthood felt so difficult.

"I wanted someone to say that what was being expected of mothers was impossible, physically and mentally - instead of feeling like my suffering was a personal problem to solve," Costello said.

The show has been in development for over a year and provides audience a sneak peek at a brand-new work work-in-progress. Costello is joined by Gabrielle Louise and Rebecca Ascarrunz as the 'Mother's Little Helpers,' alongside musicians Justin Njissan, Jamie Payne, and David Alderdice.

Although motherhood is its starting point, Costello hopes the show speaks to people whether or not they have children.