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    Singing the Bones, the play
    Singing the Bones, the play
    Singing the Bones, the play
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    Singing the Bones, the play

    By Caitlin Hicks

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    "The mystery, beauty and political turmoil surrounding what should be nature's simplest gift, childbirth, are explored in this kaleidoscope of storytelling. Singing the Bones . . . Canadian writer-performer Caitlin Hicks' acclaimed one-woman stage play . . .As Meg, a spirited midwife practicing illegally in rural Canada, she illuminates reasons why women "do not need to be saved from childbirth." As Nicole, a feisty young mother pregnant with twins, she howls out the sociological horrors and hilarity of the childbirth experience. As Sara, an aging obstetrician, she embodies tragedy transformed into pure survival. . . not just a woman's story, but an unforgettable window into the human experience." - D Quinones, Mill Valley Film Festival

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCaitlin Hicks
    Release dateMar 21, 2011
    ISBN9781458075093
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    Caitlin Hicks

    Dr. Hicks specializes in congenital aortic pathologies and is skilled in both open and endovascular surgery for the treatment of aortic and peripheral disease. She is also accomplished in clinical research with over 130 peer-reviewed publications and numerous textbook chapters; her research interests include clinical outcomes in aneurysm repair and lower extremity revascularization, as well as high-value care in vascular surgery. As a distinguished fellow of the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Hicks is the recipient of the Department of Surgery Rothman Early Career Development Award for Surgical Research and was selected as a Visiting Scholar to the American Board of Medical Specialties for 2018-2019. She is also an appointed member of a CMS Clinical Expert Subcommittee tasked with refining peripheral vascular disease cost measures for implementation in the Quality Payment Program.

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      Singing the Bones, the play - Caitlin Hicks

      Audiences applaud Singing the Bones

      "Hicks explores the marvel of birth and the politics of midwifery with intelligence and a bold dramatic sense; a truly interactive and exciting performance."-The Times Colonist, Victoria, B.C. Canada

      "Since the show I have had so much feedback from those who came -- all of it rapturous. . . many of us felt it was the most powerful and important play we had ever had the fortune to attend . . . The issues dealt with in Singing the Bones really need to be thought about and discussed in this country."-Sara Davies, host of Singing the Bones 
at Salford University, Manchester, England

      Such a loving portrayal of three common, uncommon women. The first time a live theatre performance has made me cry! It remains the most powerful theater production I have ever experienced. -Rachael Myr, Norway

      An exceptional performance. . . unforgettable.We laughed, we cried, we were reaffirmed as women, as mothers. - Laura Goulet, Editor, Birthing Magazine

      I had the pleasure of being in the audience last week to see Singing the Bones. . . I want to congratulate you on a wonderful play! I look forward to seeing it on Broadway!-Barbara Katz Rothman, Professor of Sociology,
Baruch College, New York

      Synopsis

      Singing the Bones is the story of three women whose lives are linked by a mysterious pregnancy: Meg, a passionate midwife who believes in women's power in birth; Nicole, a feisty, down-to-earth mother, who is pregnant with twins and determined to birth without intervention and Sara, the compassionate obstetrician whose secrets are leaking from every pocket. As Nicole's pregnancy is discovered to be high-risk, Meg must answer the question: Is one woman's choice worth the chance that her babies may die? On the night of the birth the dreams and secrets of all three women collide, creating the possibility of a miracle.

      Singing The Bones was written on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, inspired by true stories and written with support from Western Canada Theatre Company, Tamanhous Theatre, Headlines Theatre, Firehall Arts Centre, Green Thumb Theatre the Women in View Festival and the Canada Council. The play has since toured over 35 cities in Canada, the United States, England and Sweden to standing ovations.

      SINGING THE BONES

      Caitlin Hicks

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      Copyright (c) 2011 by Caitlin Hicks

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      This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, brands, media, and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. The author acknowledges the trademarked status and trademark owners of various products referenced in this work of fiction, which have been used without permission. The publication/use of these trademarks is not authorized, associated with, or sponsored by the trademark owners.

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      Two monologues from Singing the Bones were published in Best Women’s Stage Monologues

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