About two months from now; on Friday, March 31st; something will be coming to Danville for the first time. The local SHE SAID DANVILLE group will be presenting THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID, sponsored by Carle Health, 7:30 that evening at the Fischer Theater. SHE SAID DANVILLE leader Amanda Crose says this is women up on stage telling seven to ten minute stories that can make you laugh, make you cry, or certainly move you in some way.
AUDIO: We like to joke that we’re a mix of Ted Talks meets Vagina Monologues. We’re the story after the story. You know, you may go to an event; you may go to a party. But it’s the story that happens after the party; that’s what comes out on stage.
Crose says THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID shows have been popular in Champaign for the past ten years. But now they’re expanding to surrounding communities, leading to this stop at the Fischer. Crose says, yes, men can appreciate hearing these stories told up on stage by women. There’s only one qualification.
AUDIO: So this event; it’s for women, it’s run by women; and all those who love and support women are welcome to come. Honestly, it is a powerful night for anyone who sits in the seats at the Fischer Theater.
The roster for the March 31st show is set, but if you’d like more information about getting involved in SHE SAID DANVILLE, or about future THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID shows, go to www.shesaidproject.com. And go to atthefischer.com for show tickets, $35.00 each.
PRESS RELEASE AS FOLLOWS:
“THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID” ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL DANVILLE STORYTELLING EVENT AT THE HISTORIC FISCHER THEATRE FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2023, CELEBRATING THE POWER OF WOMEN’S VOICES
Since 2013, That’s What She Said has been amazing audiences with powerful, intimate stories shared by local women you know and love. And now That’s What She Said is coming to Danville for the first time, presented by Carle. This in person, live event will feature 8 women from our community with personal stories to share on Friday, March 31st, at the Historic Fischer Theatre. Tickets on sale now at www.atthefischer.com.
“Carle is proud to bring such an uplifting event to the Danville Community,” shares Heather Tucker, MSN, RN-BC, NEA-BC, Carle Health Director of Primary Care and Hospital Administrator for Danville, Vermilion County and the surrounding region. “By raising the voices of these incredible women, our community can benefit from the connections we all share.”
This show is organized by Amanda Crose, Regional Producer, and under the direction of Jenette Jurczyk, National Director of The She Said Project. The inaugural Danville cast was recently announced on social media and will feature personal stories by these amazing local women:
Tierra BrownHannah LandisJa’Naea ModestBonnie NewberryMary Catherine RobersonMelissa RomeMaria SermersheimBrice Smith Trogliawith emcee Amanda Crose
The She Said Project has selected Crosspoint Human Services as the Charity Partner of the 2023 show. They will receive a percentage of the proceeds to directly support their domestic violence and transitional shelter services.
“This show is for women, by women, and we hope to see all who love and support women at our inaugural event,” explains producer Amanda Crose. “These local women will make us laugh, cry, and unite us in a way Danville has never experienced before.”
“This show has become such a beloved community event in Champaign-Urbana, Bloomington-Normal, Peoria, St. Louis, and beyond, drawing hundreds of women together,” shares director Jenette Jurczyk. “We are so excited to elevate the voices of women throughout the Danville community.”
Join us for the party, after the party! Your ticket purchase includes an after party in the Fischer Theatre’s Portia Club immediately following, sponsored by University of Illinois Community Credit Union.
To keep up to date on all the show details, please see www.shesaidproject.com
