Women's Work 2011: Lindsay Terrizzi Hess of A DOG'S TALE

Tennessee Women's Theater Project has returned to Nashville's Z. Alexander Looby Theater for the fifth year running - continuing through Sunday, May 22 - for its annual Women's Work festival of performing and visual arts created by women. The festival cuts a broad swath across styles and genres to offer eleven completely different programs: poetry and essays; one-woman shows; staged readings of new plays; film, dance, music and a display of visual art works in the theater lobby. On Saturday night, May 21, audiences will be treated to A Dog's Tale, a one-woman show featuring Lindsay Terrizzi Hess (directed by Anne-Geri Fann and with music direction/accompaniment by featured performer Jeffrey Williams), one of Nashville's favorite young actresses.

Tell me about your show... This show is a labor of love for me. It is a chance for man's (or woman's) best friend to speak for itself. A Dogs Tale is about a very special canine friend and her journey through life...the ups and downs ins and outs of her life path, told through story and song!

How does this show reflect your personality? I hope that my love for animals,especially dogs, will shine through this story and possibly inspire someone to rescue an animal in need. Believe me when I say it is one of the best things you will do.

Who does A Dog's Tale appeal to? This show will definitely speak to animal lovers,as that love is at the center of the story, but there is something in it for everyone; Many different styles of song, heart touching stories, some laughs and maybe some tears.

Why should people come see your show? This is one not to miss. Number one, it's better than the movies because it's live; number two, you will experience a wide range of emotions and have lots of friends to share it with; and number three, there is a very fun, unexpected surprise at the end of the show involving a hot dog.

What will people walk away with from the show? It's based on my experiences with dogs as an owner, lover, reader, dog walker and dog rescuer. I hope attendees will leave feeling inspired and entertained!

May 21, 7:30 p.m.: One-woman show: